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Is Rocky River, Ohio Safe?

Population 21,397 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rocky River is a smaller community of 21,397 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 238.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,508 per 100K.

Rocky River Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRocky RiverOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate250.1312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2139.22033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1508.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate190.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

250/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2139/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rocky River

Violent crime in Rocky River is below the national average. The rate of 250.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2139.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,508 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rocky River Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary405
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,508
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft190
060% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rocky River Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rocky River
250.1
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rocky River
2139.2
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rocky River Safety

Is Rocky River safe?
Not especially. Rocky River earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rocky River?
238.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 250.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2139.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rocky River safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rocky River's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,508 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rocky River?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rocky River generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rocky River police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rocky River?
Crime rates have held steady in Rocky River, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Rocky River compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Rocky River ranks behind about 84% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Rocky River to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Rocky River?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.9 per-thousand rate put Rocky River below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 250 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rocky River?
250.1 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (53), 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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