Crime per Capita in Willoughby Hills
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Willoughby Hills.
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C
Overall Crime Grade™
B- |
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C- |
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Other Crime Grade |
C |
$3.60 million
Cost of Crime™ for Willoughby Hills, OH
In 2025, crime will cost $697 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Willoughby Hills 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 Willoughby Hills, OH Safe?
The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Willoughby Hills ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Willoughby Hills's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Willoughby Hills is 27.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Willoughby Hills Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Willoughby Hills varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 74 in the east.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Willoughby Hills, OH see the most incidents - about 88 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Willoughby Hills, OH
The total projected cost of crime in Willoughby Hills for 2025 is $3,597,379. This translates to approximately $350 per resident and $697 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Willoughby Hills. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Willoughby Hills Compared to Other Cities?
| Willoughby Hills, OH: | $350 |
|---|---|
| East Cleveland, OH: | $1687 |
| Apple Valley, OH: | $154 |
| Ohio: | $441 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Willoughby Hills is $350 per year, which is $114 less than the national average and $91 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Willoughby Hills:
- In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,337 more than in Willoughby Hills.
- In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $197 less than in Willoughby Hills
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Willoughby Hills for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Willoughby Hills |
Cost per Willoughby Hills Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$529,117 |
$52 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$583,347 |
$57 |
Robbery |
$120,331 |
$12 |
Assault |
$353,254 |
$34 |
Kidnapping |
$120,122 |
$12 |
Vehicle Theft |
$458,558 |
$45 |
Burglary |
$164,658 |
$16 |
Theft |
$584,365 |
$57 |
Arson |
$26,971 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$310,467 |
$30 |
Animal Cruelty |
$1,995 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$220,072 |
$21 |
Identity Theft |
$124,124 |
$12 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$3,597,379 |
$350 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Willoughby Hills, 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 Willoughby Hills totals $6,462,794 ($630 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,060,173 ($980 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 Willoughby Hills 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 west 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 Willoughby Hills has 1, have the same problem. Of Willoughby Hills’s 10,266 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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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 Willoughby Hills residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.198 |
Robbery |
0.3726 |
Rape |
0.9372 |
Murder |
0.0274 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.535 (B-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
10.99 |
Vehicle Theft |
2.885 |
Burglary |
1.768 |
Arson |
0.1088 |
Total Property Crime |
15.75 (C-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1930 |
Drug Crimes |
2.898 |
Vandalism |
4.233 |
Identity Theft |
1.562 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0263 |
Total "Other" Rate |
8.913 (C) |
Individual Willoughby Hills Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Willoughby Hills is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Willoughby Hills.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | B- | D+ | |
C+ | B+ | C | |
C- | B+ | C | |
B- | A- | C | |
D- | C+ | D- | |
A+ | A+ | A- | |
D- | D | D- | |
B+ | B- | B | |
C | A- | C | |
C | B | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Willoughby Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | B- | B- | |
B | D+ | D+ | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
A | B | B | |
A | B+ | B+ | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
A- | B- | B- | |
C | B- | B- | |
F | D- | D- |
Considering only the crime rate, Willoughby Hills 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 Willoughby Hills, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Willoughby Hills schools on SchoolGrade
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