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Is Fairview Park, Ohio Safe?

Population 16,748 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,748, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fairview Park earns a C+ with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,430 per 100K.

Fairview Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairview ParkOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate216.9312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1762.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1430.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate163.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

217/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1763/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairview Park

Violent crime in Fairview Park is well below the national average. The rate of 216.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1762.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,430 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairview Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,430
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft163
051% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fairview Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairview Park
216.9
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairview Park
1762.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairview Park Safety

Is Fairview Park safe?
It depends on where in Fairview Park you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Fairview Park?
198 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 216.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1762.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairview Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Fairview Park 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 Fairview Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairview Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairview Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairview Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Fairview Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Fairview Park compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Fairview Park isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 49th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Fairview Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Fairview Park?
Mixed. Violent crime is well 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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairview Park?
216.9 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (53), and murder (5.0) 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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