Lakewood, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lakewood Police Department serves the city of Lakewood, OH in Cuyahoga County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,530 violent crimes and 3,418 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.3 per 100k residents, which is 79.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 127.8 per 100k, 21.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.3 | A | 1530 | 106.2 | -79.0% |
| Property Crime | 127.8 | B | 3418 | 163.6 | -21.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.1 | A | 167 | 22.3 | -63.6% |
| Burglary | 8.1 | A | 363 | 24.0 | -66.2% |
| Larceny | 75.0 | A | 2583 | 116.4 | -35.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 44.6 | F | 464 | 22.2 | +101.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Fairview Park | 5 miles | A 23.8 | A 83.2 | Violent: 6.6% higher Property: 34.9% lower |
| Parma Heights | 6 miles | A 34.5 | A 14.8 | Violent: 54.8% higher Property: 88.4% lower |
| Brook Park | 7 miles | A 38.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 73.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Brooklyn Heights | 7 miles | A 67.8 | A 67.8 | Violent: 203.9% higher Property: 46.9% lower |