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Is Broadview Heights, Ohio Safe?

Population 19,755 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,755, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Broadview Heights earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,184 per 100K.

Broadview Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBroadview HeightsOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate251.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1797.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate154.0--268.2
Theft Rate1184.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate281.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

251/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1798/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Broadview Heights

Violent crime in Broadview Heights is below the national average. The rate of 251.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1797.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,184 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Broadview Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault154
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary195
072% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,184
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft281
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Broadview Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Broadview Heights
251.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Broadview Heights
1797.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Broadview Heights Safety

Is Broadview Heights safe?
Not especially. Broadview Heights earns a C with a crime rate of 204.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Broadview Heights?
204.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 251.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1797.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Broadview Heights safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Broadview Heights has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Broadview Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Broadview Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Broadview Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Broadview Heights?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Broadview Heights's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Broadview Heights compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Broadview Heights ranks behind about 64% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Broadview Heights 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 Broadview Heights?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Broadview Heights?
251.0 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (154), robbery (52), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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