The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 45244, OH: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$7.64 million

Cost of Crime™ for 45244, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $688 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 45244 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.

Is 45244, OH Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 45244 ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of zip codes but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to 45244's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 45244 is 18.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 45244 Residents generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 45244 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 25 in the northwest areas to 1 in 62 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of 45244, OH see the most incidents - about 107 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 15 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 45244, OH

The total projected cost of crime in 45244 for 2025 is $7,636,563. This translates to approximately $254 per resident and $688 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in 45244. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 45244 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

45244, OH:	$254
44108, OH:	$1656
45371, OH:	$195
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 45244 is $254 per year, which is $210 less than the national average and $187 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 45244:

In 44108, OH, crime costs $1,656 per person, which is $1,402 more than in 45244.
In 45371, OH, crime costs $195 per person, which is $59 less than in 45244

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 45244 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 45244	Cost per 45244 Resident
Murder	$1.36 million	$45
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.49 million	$49
Robbery	$267,017	$9
Assault	$598,039	$20
Kidnapping	$201,672	$7
Vehicle Theft	$617,099	$21
Burglary	$368,584	$12
Theft	$1.09 million	$36
Arson	$59,147	$2
Vandalism	$833,194	$28
Animal Cruelty	$2,947	$0
Drug Crimes	$576,000	$19
Identity Theft	$165,997	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$7,636,563	$254

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 45244, OH

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 45244 totals $16,487,969 ($548 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $24,124,532 ($802 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the 45244 crime map, keep in mind that 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 southeast part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate 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 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 45244 has 1, have the same problem. Of 45244’s 30,095 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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45244 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 45244 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6919
Robbery	0.2821
Rape	0.8162
Murder	0.0241
Total Violent Crime	1.814 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.012
Vehicle Theft	1.324
Burglary	1.350
Arson	0.0814
Total Property Crime	9.768 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1105
Drug Crimes	2.587
Vandalism	3.875
Identity Theft	0.7126
Animal Cruelty	0.0132
Total "Other" Rate	7.299 (B-)

Individual 45244 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 45244 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 45244.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
45255, OH	B	A-	B
45174, OH	A-	A	A-
45245, OH	C+	B	C
45230, OH	C+	A	C+
45227, OH	D+	B-	D+
45243, OH	B	A	B-
45226, OH	D	C+	D
45111, OH	A	A	A-
45208, OH	C-	B-	C-
45150, OH	B-	B	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

45244 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
02126, MA	C	D-	D-
98665, WA	F	C-	C-
84078, UT	D+	C+	C+
80919, CO	D+	B-	B-
80247, CO	F	D-	D-
78746, TX	C-	C+	C+
78617, TX	B	B-	B-
77022, TX	D-	D-	D-
75119, TX	D+	D	D
73162, OK	C+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, 45244 is safer than the Ohio state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 45244, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 72% actual proficiency versus 65% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 45244 schools on SchoolGrade

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