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Is Parma Heights, Ohio Safe?

Population 20,327 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Parma Heights is a smaller community of 20,327 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,370 per 100K.

Parma Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricParma HeightsOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate308.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2170.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate175.0--268.2
Theft Rate1370.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate481.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

308/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2170/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Parma Heights

Violent crime in Parma Heights is below the national average. The rate of 308.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2170.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,370 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Parma Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault175
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,370
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft481
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Parma Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Parma Heights
308.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Parma Heights
2170.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Parma Heights Safety

Is Parma Heights safe?
Not especially. Parma Heights earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.9 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 Heights?
247.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 308.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2170.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Parma Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Parma Heights's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,370 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Parma Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Parma Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Parma Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Parma Heights?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Parma Heights's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Parma Heights compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Parma Heights ranks behind about 76% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Parma Heights 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 Heights?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.9 per-thousand rate put Parma Heights below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 308 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Parma Heights?
308.4 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (175), robbery (76), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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