Niles, OH has safety grade D, a population of about 18,429, an overall crime rate near 1,031 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Niles, OH is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Niles, OH for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Niles, OH
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.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
7.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
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.
Safety Recommendations
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.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 190 incidents suggests Niles maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Niles demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Niles, OH Crime Analysis
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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FAQ about crime in Niles, OH
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.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Niles, OH.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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