Ohio Property Crime Rates and Non-Violent Crime Maps

Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Ohio in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

The B- grade indicates that the rate of property crime is slightly lower than that of the average US state. Ohio ranks in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 57% of states but less safe than 43%. This analysis applies only to Ohio's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby states.

The property crime rate in Ohio is 16.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ohio residents generally consider the west part of the state to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Ohio varies by city - ranging from 1 in 53 in the northeast cities to 1 in 88 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Ohio see the most incidents - about 59,312 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the state has the fewest, with approximately 2,158 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ohio

The total projected cost of crime in Ohio for 2025 is $1,456,122,834. This translates to approximately $120 per resident and $296 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Ohio. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.7%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 5.9%

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ohio is $120 per year, which is $16 less than the national average. Below we compare states similar to Ohio:

• In Washington, crime costs $259 per person, which is $139 more than in Ohio.
• In New Hampshire, crime costs $64 per person, which is $57 less than in Ohio

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Ohio for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Ohio	Cost per Ohio Resident
Vehicle Theft	$432.6 million	$36
Burglary	$261.7 million	$22
Theft	$734.7 million	$61
Arson	$27.2 million	$2
Total Cost of Property Crime	$1,456,122,834	$120

The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Ohio

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Ohio totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,456,122,834 ($120 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Property Crime Maps

When interpreting the Ohio property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the state has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Ohio has 2, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Ohio has 115, have the same problem. Of Ohio’s 12,101,529 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Ohio Property Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Ohio residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.72
Vehicle Theft	2.308
Burglary	2.384
Arson	0.0930
Total Property Crime	16.51 (B-)

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Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby States

Compared to surrounding states, the rate of property crime in Ohio is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for states close to Ohio.

Nearby State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
West Virginia	A-	B+	A
Indiana	A-	B-	B+
Michigan	B	D+	B+
Kentucky	B-	A-	B
Pennsylvania	A	A-	A-
Virginia	B-	B+	B-
Illinois	B	B+	B+
District of Columbia	F	F	F
Maryland	C	C-	C+
Tennessee	D	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for State with Similar Populations

Ohio is similar versus other states of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in states with comparable overall population in the state‘s boundaries.

Similar State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Arkansas	D-	D-	D-
Alabama	C+	C+	C+
Kentucky	B-	A-	A-
Kansas	D+	C-	C-
Iowa	B+	B	B
Indiana	A-	B-	B-
Illinois	B	B+	B+
Idaho	A-	B	B
Hawaii	B	A	A
Florida	A+	A-	A-

Considering only the property crime rate, Ohio is as safe as the national average.

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