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Is Elyria, Ohio Safe?

Population 53,634 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Elyria means there's room for concern. The 224.4 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 1,599 per 100K.

Elyria Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElyriaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate355.1312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1889.02033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate280.0--268.2
Theft Rate1599.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate349.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

355/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1889/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elyria

Violent crime in Elyria is close to the national average. The rate of 355.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1889.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,599 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elyria Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault280
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary281
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,599
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft349
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Elyria Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elyria
355.1
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elyria
1889.0
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Elyria Safety

Is Elyria safe?
Not especially. Elyria earns a C with a crime rate of 224.4 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 Elyria?
224.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 355.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1889.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elyria safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Elyria's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,599 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elyria?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elyria generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elyria police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elyria?
Crime rates have held steady in Elyria, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Elyria compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Elyria 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 Elyria to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Elyria?
Bad. A C grade and 224.4 per-thousand rate put Elyria below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 355 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Elyria?
355.1 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (280), robbery (63), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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