Goodyear Heights, Akron, OH Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Violent Crime per Capita in Goodyear Heights

The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Goodyear Heights residents.

 

Goodyear Heights, Akron, OH Map of Violent Crime Rates
Click the map to explore
A+ B C D F
Safest Highest crime
Colorblind friendly off

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade
B-
C
Other Crime Grade
D

$7.25 million

Cost of Crime™ for Goodyear Heights, Akron, OH

In 2025, violent crime will cost $908 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Goodyear 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.

The B- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Goodyear Heights ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of neighborhoods but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Goodyear Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The violent crime rate in Goodyear Heights is 3.878 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Goodyear Heights residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Goodyear Heights varies by area - ranging from 1 in 200 in the west areas to 1 in 325 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Goodyear Heights, Akron, OH see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Goodyear Heights, Akron, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Goodyear Heights for 2025 is $7,249,585. This translates to approximately $396 per resident and $908 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Goodyear Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 39.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 47.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Goodyear Heights Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Goodyear Heights, Akron, OH: $396
North Collinwood, Cleveland, O: $682
Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W: $133
Ohio: $234
USA: $258

The Cost of Crime per resident in Goodyear Heights is $396 per year, which is $137 more than the national average and $162 more than Akron's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Goodyear Heights:
  • In North Collinwood, Cleveland, O, crime costs $682 per person, which is $287 more than in Goodyear Heights.
  • In Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W, crime costs $133 per person, which is $263 less than in Goodyear Heights

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Goodyear Heights for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Goodyear Heights
Cost per Goodyear Heights Resident
Murder
$4.69 million
$256
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.07 million
$58
Robbery
$364,709
$20
Assault
$1.13 million
$62
Total Cost of Violent Crime
$7,249,585
$396

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Goodyear Heights, Akron, 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 Goodyear Heights totals $36,601,912 ($1,998 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $43,851,497 ($2,393 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the Goodyear Heights violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 southeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 Goodyear Heights’s 18,322 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.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Goodyear Heights, Akron, OH at ISP Reports.

Goodyear Heights Crime Breakdown

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

Goodyear Heights Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Goodyear Heights residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.145
Robbery
0.6328
Rape
0.9637
Murder
0.1361
Total Violent Crime
3.878 (B-)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Goodyear Heights is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Goodyear Heights.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Goodyear Heights is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the violent crime rate, Goodyear Heights is less safe than the Ohio state average and as safe as the national average.

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 10 hours 7 minutes in Goodyear Heights. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Goodyear Heights, Akron, OH

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.