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Is Mayfield Heights, Ohio Safe?

Population 19,667 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mayfield Heights is a smaller community of 19,667 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,981 per 100K.

Mayfield Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMayfield HeightsOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate205.7312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2321.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate147.0--268.2
Theft Rate1981.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate228.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

206/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2322/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mayfield Heights

Violent crime in Mayfield Heights is well below the national average. The rate of 205.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2321.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,981 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mayfield Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault147
055% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary342
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,981
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft228
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mayfield Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mayfield Heights
205.7
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mayfield Heights
2321.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mayfield Heights Safety

Is Mayfield Heights safe?
Not especially. Mayfield Heights earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mayfield Heights?
252.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 205.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2321.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mayfield Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mayfield Heights's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,981 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mayfield Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mayfield Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mayfield Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mayfield Heights?
No. Crime in Mayfield Heights has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Mayfield Heights compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Mayfield Heights ranks behind about 74% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Mayfield Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Mayfield Heights?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.7 per-thousand rate put Mayfield Heights below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 206 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mayfield Heights?
205.7 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (147), robbery (51), and murder (3.0) 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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