Cities / Akron
Is Akron, OH safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 47 Akron neighborhoods we score (average 65/100), 21 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 26 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Akron
- 1Fairlawn Heights (Akron)· AkronFairlawn Heights is a prestigious residential enclave in northwest Akron celebrated for its sprawling estate homes, manicured landscapes, and…88Go
- 2Merriman Woods· AkronMerriman Woods is a leafy, upscale residential neighborhood in Northwest Akron known for its wooded lots, mid-century to modern single-family homes…86Go
- 3Merriman Hills· AkronMerriman Hills is an established residential enclave located in Northwest Akron, known for its mature tree canopy, mid-century homes, and quiet…84Go
- 4Northwest Akron· AkronNorthwest Akron is an attractive, leafy district characterized by historic architecture, expansive metro parks, and established residential pockets…82Go
- 5Hunters Lodge· AkronHunters Lodge is a leafy, mid-century suburban neighborhood tucked in the western portion of Akron near the Fairlawn border. It features…81Go
All Akron neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 5 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Fairlawn Heights (Akron)· AkronFairlawn Heights is a prestigious residential enclave in northwest Akron celebrated for its sprawling estate homes, manicured landscapes, and…88Go
- Merriman Woods· AkronMerriman Woods is a leafy, upscale residential neighborhood in Northwest Akron known for its wooded lots, mid-century to modern single-family homes…86Go
- Merriman Hills· AkronMerriman Hills is an established residential enclave located in Northwest Akron, known for its mature tree canopy, mid-century homes, and quiet…84Go
- Northwest Akron· AkronNorthwest Akron is an attractive, leafy district characterized by historic architecture, expansive metro parks, and established residential pockets…82Go
- Hunters Lodge· AkronHunters Lodge is a leafy, mid-century suburban neighborhood tucked in the western portion of Akron near the Fairlawn border. It features…81Go
Go, stay aware — 16 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Merriman Heights· AkronMerriman Heights is a hilly, tree-canopied residential neighborhood in northwest Akron bordering the Cuyahoga Valley. It features a mix of…78Go, stay aware
- Merriman Valley· AkronMerriman Valley is a picturesque valley district nestled along the Cuyahoga River that bridges northwest Akron and Cuyahoga Falls. It is known for…78Go, stay aware
- West Akron· AkronWest Akron is a leafy, architecturally diverse district defined by historic estates, quiet mid-century residential streets, and the vibrant Highland…74Go, stay aware
- Forest Hill (Akron)· AkronForest Hill is a leafy, residential enclave in northwest Akron characterized by established mid-century and colonial single-family homes. It offers a…74Go, stay aware
- Ellet· AkronSituated on the east side of Akron, Ellet is an established, working-class suburban-style community with a distinct identity rooted in its local…74Go, stay aware
- Greystone· AkronGreystone is an established, residential enclave located on the quieter outskirts of Akron, featuring single-family homes and tree-lined streets. It…74Go, stay aware
- Coventry Crossing· AkronCoventry Crossing is located along the southern edge of Akron near Coventry Township, characterized by modest single-family homes, retail plazas, and…72Go, stay aware
- Hall Park Allotment· AkronHall Park Allotment is an established early-20th-century residential neighborhood situated in West Akron, adjacent to the lively Highland Square…71Go, stay aware
- Crestland Park· AkronCrestland Park is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood located on the eastern edge of Akron near Ellet. It features modest…71Go, stay aware
- Northside District· AkronPerched just north of Downtown Akron, the Northside District is a revitalized pocket known for converted industrial lofts, boutique shopping, and…70Go, stay aware
- Chapel Hill (Akron)· AkronLocated in northeast Akron adjacent to Cuyahoga Falls, Chapel Hill is a bustling retail corridor centered around Howe Avenue and the redeveloped…68Go, stay aware
- Firestone Park· AkronDesigned in the early 20th century as a planned community for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company workers, Firestone Park features distinct tree-lined…68Go, stay aware
- Oak Park (Akron)· AkronOak Park is an established residential neighborhood in eastern Akron, characterized by modest mid-century single-family homes and tree-lined streets…68Go, stay aware
- Highland Square· AkronHighland Square is an eclectic, historic neighborhood west of downtown Akron known for its artistic spirit, vintage architecture, and independent…67Go, stay aware
- Brittain· AkronBrittain is an unpretentious East Akron community framed by Brittain Road, featuring mid-century single-family homes, modest strip centers, and…66Go, stay aware
- Goodyear Heights· AkronOriginally built as a planned garden-suburb community for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company workers, Goodyear Heights features rolling topography and…66Go, stay aware
Caution — 24 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Bettes Corners· AkronBettes Corners is a mixed-use district in northeast Akron positioned near the Cuyahoga Falls border, centered around the confluence of major…64Caution
- Historic Arts District· AkronSituated along the northern edge of Downtown Akron around North Howard and Main Streets, the Historic Arts District serves as the city's cultural…64Caution
- Lawndale· AkronLawndale is an established, modest residential neighborhood situated in southwest Akron near Kenmore and the Barberton border. Dominated by older…64Caution
- Castle· AkronCastle is an established residential neighborhood in southwest Akron, primarily characterized by post-war single-family homes and quiet neighborhood…63Caution
- SoDo District· AkronThe SoDo District occupies the southern end of Downtown Akron, anchored by the sprawling historic Canal Place industrial complex and South Main…62Caution
- East End (Akron)· AkronThe East End is a sprawling, revitalized mixed-use development centered around the former Goodyear World Headquarters in Akron. It combines historic…62Caution
- Downtown Akron· AkronDowntown Akron is the civic, cultural, and historic entertainment hub of Summit County, anchored by a recently renovated Main Street corridor. The…62Caution
- Canal District· AkronThe Canal District serves as the historic and recreational spine of Downtown Akron, centered around the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and Lock 3…62Caution
- Castle Homes· AkronCastle Homes is a compact, primarily residential neighborhood situated in southwestern Akron near Kenmore and Nesmith Lake. The area is dominated by…62Caution
- Cascade Valley· AkronCascade Valley is a historically rich, river-adjacent neighborhood just north of Downtown Akron, known for its rugged parklands, historic locks, and…62Caution
- Hospital District· AkronThe Hospital District in Akron encompasses major medical hubs including Akron Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, and Summa Health…60Caution
- North Hill (Akron)· AkronNorth Hill is a historic Akron neighborhood north of downtown that has transformed into an international enclave, home to significant Nepali, Karen…60Caution
- Thomastown· AkronThomastown is a historic, blue-collar residential neighborhood in southeastern Akron featuring early-20th-century bungalows and modest mid-century…60Caution
- Rolling Acres (Akron)· AkronRolling Acres is a transitioning suburban-industrial district in southwest Akron, anchored by massive logistics centers on the footprint of its…60Caution
- Spicertown· AkronSpicertown is an off-campus residential neighborhood located directly south of the University of Akron. Dominated by student housing, casual…58Caution
- University Park (Akron)· AkronUniversity Park is an urban collegiate neighborhood anchored by the University of Akron and E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. It features a mix of…57Caution
- Temple Square· AkronCentered along the Copley Road corridor in West Akron, Temple Square features a mix of neighborhood storefronts, legacy businesses, and residential…56Caution
- West Hill (Akron)· AkronWest Hill is a historic, architecturally eclectic neighborhood situated immediately west of Downtown Akron. It features a mix of grand 19th-century…54Caution
- Arlington (Akron)· AkronArlington is an established, mixed commercial and residential neighborhood situated on Akron's southeast side. Anchored along the busy South…54Caution
- Kenmore· AkronKenmore is a historic working-class neighborhood in southwestern Akron centered around a dedicated commercial strip known as Music Row. While…54Caution
- South Akron· AkronSouth Akron is a historic, working-class neighborhood shaped by the city's twentieth-century industrial rubber boom. Today, it is characterized by…52Caution
- East Akron· AkronEast Akron is a historic working-class neighborhood shaped by Akron's industrial rubber boom, featuring modest early-20th-century bungalows and…48Caution
- Sunset View· AkronSunset View is an urban residential neighborhood in West Akron, featuring a mix of mid-century single-family homes and multi-family housing…48Caution
- Middlebury· AkronLocated just east of Downtown Akron, Middlebury is a historic working-class neighborhood featuring a mix of vintage industrial architecture, ongoing…46Caution
No-go after dark — 2 areas
Not recommended for casual walking around.
- Sherbondy Hill· AkronSherbondy Hill (historically known as the Wooster-Maple or Lane-Wooster area) sits directly southwest of Downtown Akron, characterized by rolling…44No-go after dark
- Summit Lake· AkronSummit Lake is an urban South Akron neighborhood built around an expansive natural lake and connected to the regional Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath…42No-go after dark
Akron safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Akron?
Fairlawn Heights (Akron) scores highest at 88/100, followed by Merriman Woods (86) and Merriman Hills (84).
Is Akron safe to walk at night?
In the 5 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 26 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Akron areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Summit Lake (42), Sherbondy Hill (44), Middlebury (46). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Akron neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.