Sheffield Lake, OH Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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69%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

41%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

75%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sheffield Lake_{/100k people}	Ohio_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	59	n/a (estimate)	658	1,845	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	45.7	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	45.5	60.6
Assault	19	n/a	211.8	197.4	256.1
Violent crime	19	n/a (estimate)	212	294	359
Burglary	9	n/a	100.3	206.0	229.2
Theft	29	n/a	323.3	1,132.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	22.3	212.5	258.8
Property crime	40	n/a (estimate)	446	1,551	1,760

Sheffield Lake crime map

The Sheffield Lake crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Sheffield Lake as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Sheffield Lake crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Sheffield Lake crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Sheffield Lake crime rates are 69% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Sheffield Lake are 41% lower than the national average
In Sheffield Lake you have a 1 in 153 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sheffield Lake is safer than 37% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sheffield Lake has decreased by 34%

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Daily Crime In Sheffield Lake (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Sheffield Lake, OH per 100,000 people. In Sheffield Lake, the total number of daily crimes is 2.80 times less than the Ohio average and 3.22 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Sheffield Lake is 1.39 times less than the Ohio average and 1.70 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Sheffield Lake has a daily crime rate that is 3.48 times less than the Ohio average and 3.95 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Sheffield Lake (higher is better)

Is Sheffield Lake safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Ohio as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Sheffield Lake to other cities in the state and across the country, Sheffield Lake is 26% safer than other cities of Ohio and 37% safer than other cities in the nation. Sheffield Lake has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sheffield Lake

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sheffield Lake is 1 in 473

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sheffield Lake is 1 in 225

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sheffield Lake is 1 in 153

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Sheffield Lake? If you reside in Sheffield Lake, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 473. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 225 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Sheffield Lake, is 1 in 153.

Year Over Year Crime In Sheffield Lake (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Sheffield Lake is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Sheffield Lake has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 26% in Sheffield Lake, while property crimes in Sheffield Lake have decreased by 46%. Total crime has decreased by 34% year over year.

Sheffield Lake police department

Item	Sheffield Lake	Ohio	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	16	17,044	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.7	3.3

Sex offenders in Ohio

State	Total offenders	Ohio_/100K	National_/100K
Ohio	17,872	156	266

There are a total of 17,872 sex offenders in Ohio. This yields a total of 156 sex offenders in Ohio per 100,000 residents which is 41% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Grafton, OH	6,017	17	243	261
Avon Lake, OH	24,309	19	290	310
Olmsted Falls, OH	8,892	0	313	313
Bay Village, OH	15,258	51	328	379
Berea, OH	18,713	22	375	397
Rocky River, OH	20,115	24	419	442
Sheffield, OH	4,299	79	415	493
Sheffield Lake, OH	9,001	212	446	658

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Potsdam, NY	9,003	516	2,334	2,850
Groton, CT	8,999	194	679	873
Fairview, TX	8,998	73	925	999
Roxborough Park, CO	9,004	167	910	1,077
Springfield, FL	9,004	804	2,173	2,977
Sheffield Lake, OH	9,001	212	446	658

Source: The Sheffield Lake, OH crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.