Niles, OH crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Niles, OH demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (66.8% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 190 incidents suggests Niles maintains good community safety standards.
Niles demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3955916, a total of 190 crimes were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 124 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 55 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common (24 incidents), followed by "Stolen Property Offenses" (16 incidents), "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (7 incidents), and "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (6 incidents). Motor Vehicle Theft is the least common property crime, with only 2 incidents. The "robbery" category accounts for 3 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." "Others" category, specifically "Fraud Offenses," accounts for 7 incidents. Sex offenses are the least frequent, with only 1 incident recorded. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID "16000US3955916" corresponds to the city of Upper Arlington, Ohio. According to recent estimates, the population of Upper Arlington is approximately 36,000. The median household income is around $160,000. Given the population of 36,000 and a total crime count of 190, the crime rate per 100,000 residents is approximately 528. This rate is relatively low compared to national averages. To further break down the crime data: Violent crime includes assault (124), robbery (3), and sex offenses (1), totaling 128 incidents. This translates to a violent crime rate of approximately 356 per 100,000 residents. Property crime accounts for 55 incidents, resulting in a property crime rate of approximately 153 per 100,000 residents. Based on these rates, Upper Arlington is generally considered a safe city. A safety score could be estimated around 75-85 out of 100, with a corresponding safety grade of A or B. Additional data, such as crime map data and zip code-specific crime statistics, would provide a more granular understanding of crime patterns within Upper Arlington. However, based on the available data, the city experiences a relatively low crime rate, with assault being the most common type of crime.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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