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Is University Heights, Ohio Safe?

Population 13,200 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,200, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. University Heights earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,512 per 100K.

University Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricUniversity HeightsOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate387.9312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1739.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1512.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate415.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

388/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1739/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for University Heights

Violent crime in University Heights is close to the national average. The rate of 387.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1739.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,512 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

University Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary325
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,512
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft415
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How University Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

University Heights
387.9
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

University Heights
1739.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About University Heights Safety

Is University Heights safe?
Not especially. University Heights earns a C with a crime rate of 212.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in University Heights?
212.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 387.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1739.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is University Heights safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. University 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 University Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in University Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the University Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in University Heights?
Yes, there's been an uptick. University Heights's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does University Heights compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. University Heights isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is University Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in University Heights?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in University Heights?
387.9 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (48), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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