Westerville, OH Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Westerville, OH Crime & Safety

Is Westerville, OH safe?

Westerville earns an overall crime grade of A, making it one of the safest cities in Ohio. Every single one of the 10 neighborhoods analyzed received either an A or A+ rating — that means 100% of Westerville neighborhoods fall into the "safe" tier. Standout areas include Spring Hollow, Albany Commons, Highland Lakes, Upper Albany, and Blendon, all of which achieved the top A+ designation. Even the neighborhoods listed as relatively higher in activity — Little Turtle, Worthington Park, Huber Ridge, Blendon Township, and Sharon Woods — still hold solid A grades, confirming that no part of the city presents a meaningful safety concern by national standards.

What is the crime rate in Westerville compared to national averages?

Westerville's city-wide safety rating is classified as Very Safe (Grade A). Supporting this grade are strong socioeconomic indicators: the city's unemployment rate sits at just 2.9% and its poverty rate is only 5.3% — both well below national averages. Research consistently links low unemployment and low poverty to reduced crime incidence, and Westerville's data bears that out. With a median household income of $92,287 and a population of roughly 40,443 spread across a relatively modest density of 1,238 residents per square mile, the city maintains the kind of stable, cohesive community environment that correlates with low crime. All 10 analyzed neighborhoods — representing 100% of the city — received Grade A ratings, with zero neighborhoods graded B, C, D, or F.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Westerville?

Five Westerville neighborhoods earned the highest possible A+ safety grade:

• Highland Lakes — the most populous A+ neighborhood at 8,789 residents, with a median income of $158,408, the highest among all analyzed areas.
• Albany Commons — 1,468 residents and a median income of $139,984, reflecting a highly affluent and very low-crime profile.
• Upper Albany — home to 5,212 residents with a median income of $101,596, surpassing the city-wide median of $92,287.
• Blendon — a smaller community of 686 residents with a median income of $78,679, still achieving A+ status.
• Spring Hollow — the smallest A+ neighborhood at 139 residents, with a median income of $85,477.

The five remaining neighborhoods — Sharon Woods, Blendon Township, Huber Ridge, Worthington Park, and Little Turtle — all hold Grade A ratings. Worthington Park is the most populous neighborhood in the city at 10,517 residents and maintains a median income of $94,406, demonstrating that even Westerville's largest, most active communities remain very safe.

Which Westerville neighborhoods have the highest crime?

Even the "highest crime" areas in Westerville are graded A — there are no B, C, D, or F neighborhoods in the city. The five neighborhoods with the relatively highest activity levels are Little Turtle (Grade A, pop. 4,450), Worthington Park (Grade A, pop. 10,517), Huber Ridge (Grade A, pop. 5,635), Blendon Township (Grade A, pop. 3,247), and Sharon Woods (Grade A, pop. 1,180). It is worth noting that these areas tend to have larger or more commercially active populations, which can correlate with slightly higher incident volumes — but their grades remain firmly in the top tier. Residents and prospective homebuyers should feel confident that no Westerville neighborhood falls below a Grade A on the current crime map.

Is Westerville a good place to live and raise a family?

By nearly every measurable indicator, Westerville ranks as an excellent place to live. The city's median household income of $92,287 is well above the national median, and its median home value of $245,469 reflects a stable, in-demand real estate market. The 2.9% unemployment rate signals a healthy local economy, while the 5.3% poverty rate is significantly below the U.S. average of roughly 12–13%. On the safety front, 100% of analyzed neighborhoods hold a Grade A or A+, giving families confidence regardless of which part of the city they choose. Neighborhoods like Highland Lakes (median income $158,408, Grade A+) and Worthington Park (population 10,517, Grade A) illustrate that Westerville combines community scale with genuine safety. The city's low population density of 1,238 per square mile further supports a quieter, more residential character suited to families.

How does Westerville's safety compare across income levels by neighborhood?

One of the more striking findings in Westerville's neighborhood data is that safety grades remain uniformly high across a wide income range. The wealthiest analyzed neighborhood, Highland Lakes, has a median income of $158,408 and an A+ grade. But Blendon, with a median income of $78,679 — roughly half that of Highland Lakes — also earns an A+. Similarly, Blendon Township (median income $83,858) and Huber Ridge (median income $84,860) both hold Grade A ratings despite more modest income profiles. This pattern suggests Westerville's safety is a city-wide characteristic rather than one confined to its most affluent pockets, making it an accessible safe community for households across a broad economic spectrum.