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Is Lakewood, Ohio Safe?

Population 49,027 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 49,027, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lakewood earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,528 per 100K.

Lakewood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLakewoodOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate249.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2146.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1528.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate358.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

249/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2147/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lakewood

Violent crime in Lakewood is below the national average. The rate of 249.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2146.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,528 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lakewood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,528
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft358
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lakewood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lakewood
249.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lakewood
2146.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lakewood Safety

Is Lakewood safe?
Not especially. Lakewood earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lakewood?
239.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 249.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2146.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lakewood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lakewood's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,528 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lakewood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lakewood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lakewood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lakewood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lakewood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Lakewood compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Lakewood ranks behind about 77% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.6 per-thousand rate put Lakewood below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 249 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lakewood?
249.3 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (29), 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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