Is Parma or Southampton Town Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Southampton Town is safer than Parma (Safety Score 81/100 vs 80/100), with a total crime rate of 817 per 100,000 versus 829 for Parma — 1% lower. Parma has higher rates in 2 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Southampton Town has a 51% lower rate.
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Parma, OH
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Parma | Southampton Town | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 829.5 | 817.1 | +12.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 119.0 | 58.4 | +60.7 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 29.1 | 3.3 | +25.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 10.1 | 6.7 | +3.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 79.8 | 48.4 | +31.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 710.4 | 758.8 | -48.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 68.4 | 66.7 | +1.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 548.3 | 665.4 | -117.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 93.7 | 26.7 | +67.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parma or Southampton Town safer?
Southampton Town is safer with a total crime rate of 817 per 100K vs 829 for Parma — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Parma has a violent crime rate of 119.0 per 100K while Southampton Town has 58.4. Southampton Town has lower violent crime.
About Parma, OH
Parma, a large suburb of Cleveland, was once home to a significant Bohemian population. It's known for its many churches and the Big Creek Reservation, part of the Cleveland Metroparks. With a safety score of 80/100 and a population coverage of 78,967, Parma has a total crime rate of 829.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Southampton Town, NY
Southampton Town, on eastern Long Island, is known for its Hamptons beaches and historic estates, some dating to the 17th century. Its affluent population swells significantly with seasonal residents. With a safety score of 81/100 and a population coverage of 59,965, Southampton Town has a total crime rate of 817.1 per 100,000 residents.