The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Broadview Heights, OH: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Broadview Heights

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Broadview Heights.

 

Broadview Heights, OH Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

B
C+
Other Crime Grade
C

$8.26 million

Cost of Crime™ for Broadview Heights, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $828 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Broadview Heights in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Broadview Heights, OH Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Broadview Heights ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Broadview Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Broadview Heights is 23.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Broadview Heights Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Broadview Heights varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Broadview Heights, OH see the most incidents - about 93 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Broadview Heights, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Broadview Heights for 2025 is $8,259,454. This translates to approximately $359 per resident and $828 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Broadview Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Broadview Heights Compared to Other Cities?

Broadview Heights, OH: $359
East Cleveland, OH: $1687
Apple Valley, OH: $154
Ohio: $441
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Broadview Heights is $359 per year, which is $105 less than the national average and $82 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Broadview Heights:
  • In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,328 more than in Broadview Heights.
  • In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $206 less than in Broadview Heights

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Broadview Heights for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Broadview Heights
Cost per Broadview Heights Resident
Murder
$1.32 million
$57
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.38 million
$60
Robbery
$266,979
$12
Assault
$593,046
$26
Kidnapping
$762,304
$33
Vehicle Theft
$1.40 million
$61
Burglary
$296,946
$13
Theft
$858,912
$37
Arson
$54,649
$2
Vandalism
$543,722
$24
Animal Cruelty
$6,617
$0
Drug Crimes
$616,244
$27
Identity Theft
$167,448
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$8,259,454
$359

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Broadview Heights, OH

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Broadview Heights totals $15,644,303 ($680 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,903,757 ($1,040 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Broadview Heights crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Broadview Heights has 1, have the same problem. Of Broadview Heights’s 22,993 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Broadview Heights Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Broadview Heights residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8981
Robbery
0.3691
Rape
0.9887
Murder
0.0305
Total Violent Crime
2.286 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.213
Vehicle Theft
3.922
Burglary
1.424
Arson
0.0984
Total Property Crime
12.66 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.5468
Drug Crimes
3.623
Vandalism
3.310
Identity Theft
0.9409
Animal Cruelty
0.0389
Total "Other" Rate
8.460 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Broadview Heights is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Broadview Heights.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A-
B
B-
B
C+
C
B-
C-
C+
B-
B-
A
C
A
D+
C-
D+
A+
A
A+
D-
C-
D-
A-
B-
B+
D+
B-
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Broadview Heights is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
C-
C-
B-
A-
A-
C
B
B
D
F
F
C-
C
C
D
D
D
D-
D-
D-
C-
D+
D+
A
A
A
B-
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Broadview Heights is safer than the Ohio state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Broadview Heights, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 75% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Broadview Heights schools on SchoolGrade

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