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Is Brecksville, Ohio Safe?

Population 13,843 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Brecksville is a smaller community of 13,843 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,757 per 100K.

Brecksville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrecksvilleOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate256.1312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2215.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate169.0--268.2
Theft Rate1757.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate447.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2216/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brecksville

Violent crime in Brecksville is below the national average. The rate of 256.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2215.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,757 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brecksville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault169
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary370
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,757
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft447
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brecksville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brecksville
256.1
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brecksville
2215.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brecksville Safety

Is Brecksville safe?
Not especially. Brecksville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Brecksville?
247.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 256.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2215.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brecksville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brecksville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,757 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brecksville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brecksville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brecksville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brecksville?
Crime rates have held steady in Brecksville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Brecksville compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Brecksville ranks behind about 82% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Brecksville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Brecksville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.2 per-thousand rate put Brecksville below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 256 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brecksville?
256.1 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (169), robbery (41), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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