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Is Wickliffe, Ohio Safe?

Population 12,649 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Wickliffe faces real safety challenges. It earns a D+ grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,951 per 100K.

Wickliffe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWickliffeOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate218.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2329.82033.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate174.0--268.2
Theft Rate1951.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate491.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

218/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2330/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wickliffe

Violent crime in Wickliffe is below the national average. The rate of 218.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2329.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,951 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wickliffe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault174
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary419
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,951
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft491
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wickliffe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wickliffe
218.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wickliffe
2329.8
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wickliffe Safety

Is Wickliffe safe?
Not especially. Wickliffe earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Wickliffe?
254.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 218.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2329.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wickliffe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wickliffe's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,951 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wickliffe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wickliffe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wickliffe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wickliffe?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wickliffe's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Wickliffe compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Wickliffe ranks behind about 80% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Wickliffe 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 Wickliffe?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.8 per-thousand rate put Wickliffe below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 218 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wickliffe?
218.3 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (174), robbery (53), and murder (2.0) 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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