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Is North Royalton, Ohio Safe?

Population 30,936 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

North Royalton is a smaller community of 30,936 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,515 per 100K.

North Royalton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth RoyaltonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate368.7312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1950.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate1515.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate179.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

369/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1951/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Royalton

Violent crime in North Royalton is close to the national average. The rate of 368.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1950.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,515 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Royalton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary269
0100% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,515
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft179
056% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Royalton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Royalton
368.7
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Royalton
1950.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Royalton Safety

Is North Royalton safe?
Not especially. North Royalton earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.9 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 North Royalton?
231.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 368.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1950.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Royalton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North Royalton's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,515 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Royalton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Royalton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Royalton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Royalton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. North Royalton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does North Royalton compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. North Royalton ranks behind about 66% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is North Royalton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in North Royalton?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.9 per-thousand rate put North Royalton below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 369 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North Royalton?
368.7 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (74), and murder (5.0) 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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