Westlake, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westlake Police Department serves the city of Westlake, OH in Cuyahoga County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 290 violent crimes and 326 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.4 per 100k residents, which is 69.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 70.8 per 100k, 56.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate32.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents290 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate70.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents326 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.4 | A | 290 | 106.2 | -69.5% |
| Property Crime | 70.8 | A | 326 | 163.6 | -56.7% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 5 | 3.5 | -16.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.0 | A | 21 | 22.3 | -86.7% |
| Burglary | 8.8 | A | 44 | 24.0 | -63.2% |
| Larceny | 61.9 | A | 257 | 116.4 | -46.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Village | 2 miles | A 12.6 | A 19.0 | Violent: 61.0% lower Property: 73.2% lower |
| North Olmsted | 3 miles | A 34.9 | A 50.7 | Violent: 7.5% higher Property: 28.3% lower |
| Fairview Park | 4 miles | A 23.8 | A 83.2 | Violent: 26.7% lower Property: 17.6% higher |
| Avon | 5 miles | A 43.0 | B 125.0 | Violent: 32.5% higher Property: 76.6% higher |
| Olmsted Township | 5 miles | A 13.8 | A 6.9 | Violent: 57.4% lower Property: 90.2% lower |