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Is Lyndhurst, Ohio Safe?

Population 13,522 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Lyndhurst runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,850 per 100K.

Lyndhurst Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLyndhurstOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2254.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1850.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate220.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2255/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lyndhurst

Violent crime in Lyndhurst is below the national average. The rate of 305.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2254.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,850 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lyndhurst Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary420
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,850
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft220
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lyndhurst Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lyndhurst
305.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lyndhurst
2254.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lyndhurst Safety

Is Lyndhurst safe?
Not especially. Lyndhurst earns a D with a crime rate of 256 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lyndhurst?
256 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2254.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lyndhurst safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lyndhurst's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,850 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lyndhurst?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lyndhurst generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lyndhurst police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lyndhurst?
Crime rates have held steady in Lyndhurst, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Lyndhurst compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Lyndhurst ranks behind about 75% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lyndhurst to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lyndhurst?
Bad. A D grade and 256 per-thousand rate put Lyndhurst below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 305 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lyndhurst?
305.4 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (68), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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