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Is North Olmsted, Ohio Safe?

Population 31,542 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

North Olmsted is a smaller community of 31,542 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,974 per 100K.

North Olmsted Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth OlmstedOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate256.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2241.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate156.0--268.2
Theft Rate1974.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate336.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

257/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2242/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Olmsted

Violent crime in North Olmsted is below the national average. The rate of 256.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2241.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,974 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Olmsted Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault156
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,974
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft336
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Olmsted Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Olmsted
256.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Olmsted
2241.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Olmsted Safety

Is North Olmsted safe?
Not especially. North Olmsted earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in North Olmsted?
249.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 256.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2241.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Olmsted safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North Olmsted's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,974 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Olmsted?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Olmsted generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Olmsted police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Olmsted?
No. Crime in North Olmsted has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does North Olmsted compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. North Olmsted ranks behind about 84% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is North Olmsted to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in North Olmsted?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.8 per-thousand rate put North Olmsted below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 257 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North Olmsted?
256.8 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (156), robbery (39), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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