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Is Shaker Heights, Ohio Safe?

Population 28,466 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Shaker Heights is a smaller community of 28,466 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,485 per 100K.

Shaker Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShaker HeightsOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate275.7312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2183.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate225.0--268.2
Theft Rate1485.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate392.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2184/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shaker Heights

Violent crime in Shaker Heights is below the national average. The rate of 275.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2183.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,485 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shaker Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault225
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary280
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,485
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft392
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shaker Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shaker Heights
275.7
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shaker Heights
2183.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shaker Heights Safety

Is Shaker Heights safe?
Not especially. Shaker Heights earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Shaker Heights?
245.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 275.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2183.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shaker Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Shaker Heights's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,485 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Shaker Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shaker Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shaker Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shaker Heights?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Shaker Heights's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Shaker Heights compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Shaker Heights ranks behind about 85% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Shaker 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 Shaker Heights?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.9 per-thousand rate put Shaker Heights below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 276 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Shaker Heights?
275.7 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (225), robbery (66), 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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