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Is Willowick, Ohio Safe?

Population 14,178 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Willowick is a smaller community of 14,178 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 201.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,392 per 100K.

Willowick Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWillowickOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate336.9312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1682.32033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate229.0--268.2
Theft Rate1392.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate402.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

337/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1682/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Willowick

Violent crime in Willowick is close to the national average. The rate of 336.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1682.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,392 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Willowick Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault229
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,392
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft402
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Willowick Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Willowick
336.9
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Willowick
1682.3
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Willowick Safety

Is Willowick safe?
It depends on where in Willowick you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Willowick?
201.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 336.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1682.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Willowick safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Willowick 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 Willowick?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Willowick generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Willowick police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Willowick?
Crime rates have held steady in Willowick, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Willowick compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Willowick ranks behind about 68% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Willowick to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Willowick?
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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Willowick?
336.9 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (229), robbery (64), and murder (5.0) 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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