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Is Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Safe?

Population 50,975 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Cuyahoga Falls means there's room for concern. The 222.2 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,344 per 100K.

Cuyahoga Falls Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCuyahoga FallsOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate413.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1809.02033.51,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate282.0--268.2
Theft Rate1344.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate282.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

414/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1809/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cuyahoga Falls

Violent crime in Cuyahoga Falls is close to the national average. The rate of 413.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1809.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,344 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cuyahoga Falls Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault282
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery95
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary232
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,344
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft282
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cuyahoga Falls Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cuyahoga Falls
413.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cuyahoga Falls
1809.0
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cuyahoga Falls Safety

Is Cuyahoga Falls safe?
Not especially. Cuyahoga Falls earns a C with a crime rate of 222.2 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 Cuyahoga Falls?
222.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 413.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1809.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cuyahoga Falls safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cuyahoga Falls's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,344 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cuyahoga Falls?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cuyahoga Falls generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cuyahoga Falls police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cuyahoga Falls?
Crime rates have held steady in Cuyahoga Falls, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Cuyahoga Falls compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Cuyahoga Falls ranks behind about 72% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Cuyahoga Falls to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Cuyahoga Falls?
Bad. A C grade and 222.2 per-thousand rate put Cuyahoga Falls below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 414 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cuyahoga Falls?
413.5 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (282), robbery (95), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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