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Is North Ridgeville, Ohio Safe?

Population 37,786 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

North Ridgeville is a smaller community of 37,786 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 218.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,355 per 100K.

North Ridgeville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth RidgevilleOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.7312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1903.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate187.0--268.2
Theft Rate1355.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate458.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1904/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Ridgeville

Violent crime in North Ridgeville is below the national average. The rate of 277.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1903.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,355 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Ridgeville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault187
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary216
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,355
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft458
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Ridgeville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Ridgeville
277.7
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Ridgeville
1903.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Ridgeville Safety

Is North Ridgeville safe?
Not especially. North Ridgeville earns a C with a crime rate of 218.1 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 Ridgeville?
218.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1903.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Ridgeville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North Ridgeville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,355 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Ridgeville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Ridgeville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Ridgeville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Ridgeville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. North Ridgeville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does North Ridgeville compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. North Ridgeville ranks behind about 74% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville?
Bad. A C grade and 218.1 per-thousand rate put North Ridgeville below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North Ridgeville?
277.7 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (187), robbery (49), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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