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Garfield Heights, OH Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Garfield Heights Police Department serves the city of Garfield Heights, OH in Cuyahoga County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,201 violent crimes and 2,810 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 207.8 per 100k residents, which is 95.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 176.6 per 100k, 7.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 30 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate207.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,201 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate38.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents513 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate176.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,810 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents397 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate131.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,233 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime207.8F3201106.2+95.6%
Property Crime176.6C2810163.6+7.9%
Rape6.9F903.5+96.0%
Aggravated Assault38.1F51322.3+71.1%
Burglary20.8B39724.0-13.5%
Larceny131.6C2233116.4+13.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft24.2C16022.2+9.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 30 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 6
Anti-Bisexual 1
Anti-Catholic 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Heterosexual 2
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Mental Disability 6
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Physical Disability 1
Anti-Black or African American 7
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Maple Heights 2 miles
A 65.3
A 34.8
Violent: 68.6% lower
Property: 80.3% lower
Independence 3 miles
A 39.9
B 106.4
Violent: 80.8% lower
Property: 39.8% lower
Bedford 4 miles
A 39.2
A 15.7
Violent: 81.1% lower
Property: 91.1% lower
Newburgh Heights 4 miles
C 110.9
N/A 0.0
Violent: 46.6% lower
Property: N/A
Warrensville Heights 4 miles
N/A 0.0
A 7.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 95.8% lower