The safest neighborhoods in Akron, OH
Ranked from the 47 Akron areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Fairlawn Heights (Akron)· AkronExceptionally low rates of violent crime and minimal property crime compared to city averages88Go
- 2Merriman Woods· AkronViolent crime rates are significantly lower than Akron citywide averages86Go
- 3Merriman Hills· AkronViolent crime rates are among the lowest in the city of Akron84Go
- 4Northwest Akron· AkronSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader citywide averages82Go
- 5Hunters Lodge· AkronSubstantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to Akron citywide averages81Go
- 6Merriman Heights· AkronViolent crime rates are significantly lower than Akron citywide averages.78Go, stay aware
- 7Merriman Valley· AkronViolent crime rates are significantly lower than Akron's citywide average.78Go, stay aware
- 8West Akron· AkronSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to eastern and southern sectors of Akron74Go, stay aware
- 9Forest Hill (Akron)· AkronSignificantly lower violent crime rates than Akron citywide benchmarks74Go, stay aware
- 10Ellet· AkronViolent crime rates are significantly lower than Akron's citywide average74Go, stay aware
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.