Is Oak Park (Akron) safe?
Akron, Ohio · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Oak Park (Akron) as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Oak Park (Akron)
“Go with care. Oak Park is a quiet, working-class residential area in east Akron that is relatively calm during the daytime. Visitors should practice standard awareness regarding vehicle security and avoid unlit side streets late at night.”
Recent local police reports indicate isolated incidents of property theft and catalytic converter thefts, but overall violent crime rates remain below the city's highest-risk sectors.
About the area
Oak Park is an established residential neighborhood in eastern Akron, characterized by modest mid-century single-family homes and tree-lined streets. While primarily a commuter enclave, it offers quick access to the Summit Metro Parks and commercial corridors on Brittain Road and East Market Street.
- Quiet Residential
- Working-Class
- Mid-Century Homes
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Oak Park (Akron)
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no dedicated bike-share stations in Oak Park, but low-traffic neighborhood streets provide access to trail systems at Goodyear Heights Metro Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to South Akron and University neighborhoods
- Predominance of single-family detached homes fostering a stable residential feel
- Convenient access to regional recreation at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Cons
- Elevated risk of opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins
- Lower-than-average median household income with aging housing stock
- Virtually no commercial amenities or dining within the residential interior
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential core, with occasional individuals present along major transit corridors like East Market Street.
What Oak Park (Akron) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents depart for work, feeling safe for morning walks and dog-walking.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet with light local vehicle traffic and safe conditions for pedestrians along residential sidewalks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and generally calm, though diminished street lighting calls for general situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted; foot travel is not recommended due to limited visibility and property crime risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Akron METRO RTA operates bus routes along East Market Street and Brittain Road, providing direct access to the Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center downtown.
Parking is straightforward and free, with ample residential street parking and private driveways for nearly every home.
Things to do in Oak Park (Akron)
- Hike the wooded loop trails and explore the natural areas at nearby Goodyear Heights Metro Park.
- Visit the historic Goodyear Airdock and Goodyear Hall complex situated just south of the neighborhood.
- Browse local shopping plazas and casual dining along the Brittain Road corridor.
Local favorites
- Fiesta Pizza and Chicken · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (485)A long-standing local staple serving traditional pizzas, fried chicken, and classic sides.
- The Lamp Post Restaurant · Diner · 4.3★ (1420)A classic, bustling neighborhood diner known for hearty breakfast platters and comfort food staples.
- DeCheco's Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (340)Casual neighborhood pizzeria famous for sheet pizzas, garlic crusts, and quick takeout.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.
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