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Is Parma, Ohio Safe?

Population 78,581 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Parma means there's room for concern. The 231.2 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,498 per 100K.

Parma Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricParmaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate251.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2060.32033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1498.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate194.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

251/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2060/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Parma

Violent crime in Parma is below the national average. The rate of 251.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2060.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,498 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Parma Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,498
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft194
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Parma Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Parma
251.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Parma
2060.3
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Parma Safety

Is Parma safe?
Not especially. Parma earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Parma?
231.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 251.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2060.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Parma safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Parma's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,498 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Parma?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Parma generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Parma police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Parma?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Parma's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Parma compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Parma ranks behind about 69% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Parma 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 Parma?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.2 per-thousand rate put Parma below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 251 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Parma?
251.4 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (48), and murder (4.0) 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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