Berea Northwest

Is Berea Northwest a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe479

Medium511

Low911

Other2333

72 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape9

Child involved25

Assault9

Other36

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suspicious person and truck reported near Parma Park Boulevard in Parma. A caller said someone was walking with a flashlight between two houses and that a truck with very bright lights was following them. Officers checked the area toward Pearl Road and it appears no one was found around the truck before they cleared the scene.	Parma Park Blvd, Parma, OH 44130	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested a report number for a gross sexual imposition (GSI) case reported near Riverside Dr in Cleveland.	Riverside Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135	Sex-Related Incident
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible suspicious persons incident near Emory Drive in Brook Park, where the caller said two tall males with flashlights returned to the home and were seen in the backyard after officers had previously left the area.	Emory Dr, Brook Park, OH 44142	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Rocky River Drive by a retail store and a nearby shelter for a possible traffic hazard. A black SUV had reportedly struck a fence behind the store and was left running with no one inside. The male driver was said to have run away on foot. Officers located a Hyundai Tucson with a reported stolen license plate and a broken ignition collar.	Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an open-line call from a woman near Columbia Square reporting that someone stole her debit card. Background noise suggested a possible disturbance or fight before the call disconnected.	Columbia Square, North Olmsted, OH 44070	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a code 2 call about a possible prowler near Emory Drive in Brook Park. A man reportedly knocked on a door asking for someone, then walked around the house, and was later seen a couple of houses away looking for a relative while carrying a (description withheld).	Emory Dr, Brook Park, OH 44142	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported completing a premise check near Maple Way and indicated that everything appeared to be okay.	Mapleway Dr, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to West 192nd Street and Parkmount Avenue for a reported parking violation involving a gray small SUV parked on or across a line. A possible vehicle plate number was checked by radio.	Parkmount Ave & W 192nd St, Cleveland, OH 44135	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call related to a possible vehicle collision near Hummel Road, involving a 37-year-old woman with a head injury. Police are already at the scene.	Hummel Rd, Brook Park, OH 44142	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call linked to a vehicle crash near Hummel Road involving a 37-year-old woman with a reported head cut, with police already on scene.	Hummel Rd, Brook Park, OH 44142	Traffic

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Median Home Price

$378,729

Average Rent

$2,020

Vacancy Rate

1.1%

Nearby neighborhoods

Berea Northwest Overview

Berea Northwest is a suburban neighborhood in Berea, Ohio, with mostly owner-occupied medium to large homes.

The median home price is $378,729, making it more expensive than most Ohio neighborhoods, with a low vacancy rate of 1.1%.

SuburbanOwner OccupiedFamily Friendly

Quick Facts

Owner Occupied Housing	Higher than 99.7% of U.S. neighborhoods

Housing market and real estate character

Berea Northwest features predominantly owner-occupied homes, many built recently or between 1940 and 1969.

Owner Occupied Rate	Higher than 99.7% of U.S. neighborhoods
Housing Type	Medium to large single-family homes and townhomes

What buyers will notice right away

Almost all homes are owner occupied, indicating residential stability.

Vacancy rate is very low, reflecting tight housing supply.

Many homes built in 2000 or later, with some from 1940-1969.

Families & Lifestyle

Berea Northwest is highly family-friendly with strong schools and a high share of college-educated parents.

Family Focus — Top public schools and many families create a strong community feel.

Affluent Residents — Among the wealthiest 15% of neighborhoods in America.

Professional Workforce — Majority employed in executive, management, and professional roles.

Family Friendly Rank	Higher than 98.0% of Ohio neighborhoods
College Educated Parents	High
Child Poverty Rate	3.0%

Demographics & Culture

Income Level	Wealthy
Child Poverty Rate	3.0%
Top Languages	["English (94.7%)","Polish (11.0%)"]
Top Ancestries	["German (28.9%)","Irish (22.0%)","English (16.7%)","Italian (11.1%)","Polish (7.9%)","Slovak (2.7%)"]