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Is Middleburg Heights, Ohio Safe?

Population 15,558 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Middleburg Heights is a smaller community of 15,558 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 211.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,226 per 100K.

Middleburg Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiddleburg HeightsOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate293.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1819.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1226.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate404.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

293/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1819/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Middleburg Heights

Violent crime in Middleburg Heights is below the national average. The rate of 293.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1819.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,226 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Middleburg Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,226
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft404
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Middleburg Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middleburg Heights
293.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middleburg Heights
1819.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Middleburg Heights Safety

Is Middleburg Heights safe?
Not especially. Middleburg Heights earns a C with a crime rate of 211.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Middleburg Heights?
211.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 293.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1819.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Middleburg Heights safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Middleburg Heights 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 Middleburg Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Middleburg Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Middleburg Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Middleburg Heights?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Middleburg Heights's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Middleburg Heights compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Middleburg Heights isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Middleburg Heights 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 Middleburg Heights?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Middleburg Heights?
293.4 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (49), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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