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Is Solon, Ohio Safe?

Population 23,679 · Safer than 45% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 23,679, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Solon earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,230 per 100K.

Solon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSolonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate252.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1659.02033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate1230.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate368.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

191.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

252/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1659/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Solon

Violent crime in Solon is below the national average. The rate of 252.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1659.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,230 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Solon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary298
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,230
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft368
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Solon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Solon
252.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Solon
1659.0
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Solon Safety

Is Solon safe?
It depends on where in Solon you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Solon?
191.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 252.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1659.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Solon safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Solon 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 Solon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Solon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Solon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Solon?
Crime rates have held steady in Solon, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Solon compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Solon isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Solon 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 Solon?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 45th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Solon?
252.3 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), robbery (43), 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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