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Is Berea, Ohio Safe?

Population 17,920 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,920, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Berea earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,590 per 100K.

Berea Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBereaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate261.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2038.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate175.0--268.2
Theft Rate1590.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate363.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

261/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2039/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Berea

Violent crime in Berea is below the national average. The rate of 261.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2038.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,590 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Berea Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault175
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary228
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,590
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft363
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Berea Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Berea
261.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Berea
2038.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Berea Safety

Is Berea safe?
Not especially. Berea earns a C- with a crime rate of 230 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Berea?
230 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 261.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2038.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Berea safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Berea's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,590 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Berea?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Berea generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Berea police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Berea?
No. Crime in Berea has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Berea compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Berea ranks behind about 69% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Berea to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Berea?
Bad. A C- grade and 230 per-thousand rate put Berea below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 261 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Berea?
261.0 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (175), robbery (43), and murder (3.0) 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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