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Is South Euclid, Ohio Safe?

Population 21,248 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 21,248, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. South Euclid earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,432 per 100K.

South Euclid Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouth EuclidOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.9312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1817.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate172.0--268.2
Theft Rate1432.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate280.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

266/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1818/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for South Euclid

Violent crime in South Euclid is below the national average. The rate of 265.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1817.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,432 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

South Euclid Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault172
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary243
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,432
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft280
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How South Euclid Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Euclid
265.9
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Euclid
1817.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South Euclid Safety

Is South Euclid safe?
Not especially. South Euclid earns a C with a crime rate of 208.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in South Euclid?
208.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1817.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is South Euclid safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. South Euclid 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 South Euclid?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in South Euclid generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the South Euclid police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in South Euclid?
Yes, there's been an uptick. South Euclid's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does South Euclid compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. South Euclid ranks behind about 62% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is South Euclid 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 South Euclid?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in South Euclid?
265.9 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (172), robbery (33), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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