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Is Bay Village, Ohio Safe?

Population 15,792 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,792, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bay Village earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,739 per 100K.

Bay Village Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBay VillageOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate229.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2213.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1739.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate191.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

244.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

229/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2213/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bay Village

Violent crime in Bay Village is below the national average. The rate of 229.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2213.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,739 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bay Village Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary365
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,739
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft191
060% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Bay Village Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bay Village
229.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bay Village
2213.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bay Village Safety

Is Bay Village safe?
Not especially. Bay Village earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bay Village?
244.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 229.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2213.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bay Village safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bay Village's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,739 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bay Village?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bay Village generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bay Village police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bay Village?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bay Village's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Bay Village compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Bay Village ranks behind about 76% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bay Village to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bay Village?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.2 per-thousand rate put Bay Village below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 229 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bay Village?
229.0 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (35), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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