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Is Warrensville Heights, Ohio Safe?

Population 13,353 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,353, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Warrensville Heights earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,471 per 100K.

Warrensville Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWarrensville HeightsOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate223.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2310.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate141.0--268.2
Theft Rate1471.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate409.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

224/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2310/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Warrensville Heights

Violent crime in Warrensville Heights is below the national average. The rate of 223.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2310.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,471 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Warrensville Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault141
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary305
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,471
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft409
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Warrensville Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warrensville Heights
223.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warrensville Heights
2310.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Warrensville Heights Safety

Is Warrensville Heights safe?
Not especially. Warrensville Heights earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Warrensville Heights?
253.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 223.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2310.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Warrensville Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Warrensville Heights's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,471 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Warrensville Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Warrensville Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Warrensville Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Warrensville Heights?
No. Crime in Warrensville Heights has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Warrensville Heights compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Warrensville Heights ranks behind about 71% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Warrensville Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Warrensville Heights?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.4 per-thousand rate put Warrensville Heights below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 224 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Warrensville Heights?
223.8 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (141), robbery (36), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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