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Is Beachwood, Ohio Safe?

Population 13,673 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Beachwood is a smaller community of 13,673 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,438 per 100K.

Beachwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeachwoodOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate378.9312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1974.22033.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate272.0--268.2
Theft Rate1438.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate268.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

379/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1974/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Beachwood

Violent crime in Beachwood is close to the national average. The rate of 378.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1974.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,438 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Beachwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault272
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary308
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,438
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft268
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Beachwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beachwood
378.9
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beachwood
1974.2
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Beachwood Safety

Is Beachwood safe?
Not especially. Beachwood earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Beachwood?
235.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 378.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1974.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Beachwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Beachwood's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,438 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Beachwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Beachwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Beachwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Beachwood?
No. Crime in Beachwood has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Beachwood compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Beachwood ranks behind about 68% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Beachwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Beachwood?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.3 per-thousand rate put Beachwood below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 379 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Beachwood?
378.9 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (272), robbery (59), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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