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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$41.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for Parma, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,150 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Parma 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 Parma, OH Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Parma ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of cities but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to Parma's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Parma is 34.68 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Parma Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Parma varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 34 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Parma, OH see the most incidents - about 419 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 213 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Parma, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Parma for 2025 is $40,960,629. This translates to approximately $492 per resident and $1,150 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Parma. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Parma Compared to Other Cities?

Parma, OH:	$492
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Parma is $492 per year, which is $28 more than the national average and $52 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Parma:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,194 more than in Parma.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $339 less than in Parma

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Parma for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Parma	Cost per Parma Resident
Murder	$5.63 million	$68
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5.07 million	$61
Robbery	$1.20 million	$14
Assault	$5.20 million	$62
Kidnapping	$2.69 million	$32
Vehicle Theft	$7.49 million	$90
Burglary	$1.88 million	$23
Theft	$4.45 million	$54
Arson	$221,817	$3
Vandalism	$2.98 million	$36
Animal Cruelty	$29,626	$0
Drug Crimes	$3.31 million	$40
Identity Theft	$817,037	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$40,960,629	$492

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Parma, 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 Parma totals $63,577,105 ($764 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $104,537,734 ($1,257 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 Parma 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 southwest 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 have the same problem. Of Parma’s 83,176 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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Parma 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 Parma residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.176
Robbery	0.4575
Rape	1.004
Murder	0.0360
Total Violent Crime	3.674 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.33
Vehicle Theft	5.817
Burglary	2.489
Arson	0.1104
Total Property Crime	18.75 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.5332
Drug Crimes	5.383
Vandalism	5.020
Identity Theft	1.269
Animal Cruelty	0.0482
Total "Other" Rate	12.25 (D)

Individual Parma Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Parma Heights, OH	D+	B-	D+
Seven Hills, OH	C+	B-	B-
Brooklyn Heights, OH	D-	C-	D-
Brooklyn, OH	D-	C-	D-
Linndale, OH	F	F	F
Independence, OH	C	B-	C-
Brook Park, OH	D+	C	D+
Middleburg Heights, OH	D+	D-	C-
North Royalton, OH	B-	B	C+
Cuyahoga Heights, OH	D-	C	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Parma is similar 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
El Monte, CA	C-	D+	D+
Evanston, IL	C	C	C
Englewood, CO	F	D	D
Enterprise, NV	C	B	B
El Paso, TX	D-	D	D
Elizabeth, NJ	B	C+	C+
Elkhart, IN	B-	D+	D+
Ellicott City, MD	C	B	B
Everett, WA	F	C-	C-
Edinburg, TX	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Parma is less safe than the Ohio state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Parma, OH average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Parma schools on SchoolGrade

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