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Is Westlake, Ohio Safe?

Population 33,904 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 33,904, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Westlake earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,651 per 100K.

Westlake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestlakeOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate273.9312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1886.12033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1651.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate335.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1886/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Westlake

Violent crime in Westlake is below the national average. The rate of 273.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1886.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,651 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Westlake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary217
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,651
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft335
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Westlake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westlake
273.9
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westlake
1886.1
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Westlake Safety

Is Westlake safe?
Not especially. Westlake earns a C with a crime rate of 216 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Westlake?
216 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 273.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1886.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Westlake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Westlake's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,651 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Westlake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Westlake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Westlake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Westlake?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Westlake's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Westlake compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Westlake ranks behind about 75% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Westlake 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 Westlake?
Bad. A C grade and 216 per-thousand rate put Westlake below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 274 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Westlake?
273.9 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (67), and murder (4.0) 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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