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Is Niles, Ohio Safe?

Population 18,116 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Niles is a smaller community of 18,116 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,117 per 100K.

Niles Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNilesOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.6312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1742.82033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate285.0--268.2
Theft Rate1117.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate394.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1743/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Niles

Violent crime in Niles is close to the national average. The rate of 360.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1742.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,117 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Niles Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault285
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,117
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft394
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Niles Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Niles
360.6
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Niles
1742.8
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Niles Safety

Is Niles safe?
Not especially. Niles earns a C with a crime rate of 210.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Niles?
210.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1742.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Niles safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Niles 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 Niles?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Niles generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Niles police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Niles?
No. Crime in Niles has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Niles compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Niles ranks behind about 68% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Niles to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Niles?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Niles?
360.6 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (285), robbery (71), 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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