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Is Richmond Heights, Ohio Safe?

Population 10,475 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,475, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Richmond Heights earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,225 per 100K.

Richmond Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRichmond HeightsOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate194.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1942.12033.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate154.0--268.2
Theft Rate1225.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate410.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

194/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1942/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Richmond Heights

Violent crime in Richmond Heights is well below the national average. The rate of 194.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1942.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,225 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Richmond Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault154
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,225
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft410
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Richmond Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richmond Heights
194.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Richmond Heights
1942.1
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Richmond Heights Safety

Is Richmond Heights safe?
Not especially. Richmond Heights earns a C with a crime rate of 213.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Richmond Heights?
213.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 194.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1942.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Richmond Heights safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Richmond Heights has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Richmond Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Richmond Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Richmond Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Richmond Heights?
No. Crime in Richmond Heights has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Richmond Heights compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Richmond Heights ranks behind about 67% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Richmond Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Richmond Heights?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Richmond Heights?
194.3 per 100,000, which is 47% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (154), robbery (42), and murder (2.0) 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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