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

Crime per Capita in South Euclid

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Euclid.

 

South Euclid, OH Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

D
D
Other Crime Grade
D-

$15.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for South Euclid, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,666 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. South Euclid ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to South Euclid's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Euclid is 41.89 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Euclid Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Euclid varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of South Euclid, OH see the most incidents - about 147 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 72 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Euclid, OH

The total projected cost of crime in South Euclid for 2025 is $15,177,979. This translates to approximately $683 per resident and $1,666 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in South Euclid. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Euclid Compared to Other Cities?

South Euclid, OH: $683
East Cleveland, OH: $1687
Apple Valley, OH: $154
Ohio: $441
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Euclid is $683 per year, which is $219 more than the national average and $242 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Euclid:
  • In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,004 more than in South Euclid.
  • In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $530 less than in South Euclid

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Euclid for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South Euclid
Cost per South Euclid Resident
Murder
$4.26 million
$192
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.36 million
$61
Robbery
$402,545
$18
Assault
$1.91 million
$86
Kidnapping
$728,487
$33
Vehicle Theft
$1.87 million
$84
Burglary
$562,822
$25
Theft
$1.36 million
$61
Arson
$61,092
$3
Vandalism
$1.61 million
$72
Animal Cruelty
$5,819
$0
Drug Crimes
$857,782
$39
Identity Theft
$194,455
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$15,177,979
$683

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Euclid, 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 South Euclid totals $35,424,217 ($1,595 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $50,602,196 ($2,278 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 South Euclid 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 South Euclid’s 22,209 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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South Euclid 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 South Euclid residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.987
Robbery
0.5762
Rape
1.013
Murder
0.1021
Total Violent Crime
4.678 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.80
Vehicle Theft
5.440
Burglary
2.794
Arson
0.1139
Total Property Crime
20.14 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.5410
Drug Crimes
5.221
Vandalism
10.13
Identity Theft
1.131
Animal Cruelty
0.0354
Total "Other" Rate
17.06 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Euclid is higher 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
C-
C-
C-
C-
C-
C-
D-
D
D
D+
D
D
D
D-
D-
D-
C
C
C-
C+
C+
A
A+
A+
D+
D
D
D
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, South Euclid 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 South Euclid, OH average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See South Euclid schools on SchoolGrade

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