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Is Willoughby, Ohio Safe?

Population 24,234 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 24,234, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Willoughby earns a C- with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,678 per 100K.

Willoughby Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWilloughbyOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate213.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2101.32033.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate1678.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate330.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

214/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2101/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Willoughby

Violent crime in Willoughby is well below the national average. The rate of 213.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2101.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,678 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Willoughby Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,678
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft330
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Willoughby Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Willoughby
213.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Willoughby
2101.3
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Willoughby Safety

Is Willoughby safe?
Not especially. Willoughby earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Willoughby?
231.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 213.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2101.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Willoughby safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Willoughby's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,678 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Willoughby?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Willoughby generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Willoughby police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Willoughby?
No. Crime in Willoughby has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Willoughby compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Willoughby ranks behind about 69% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Willoughby to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Willoughby?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.5 per-thousand rate put Willoughby below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 214 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Willoughby?
213.8 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (51), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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