The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 45505, OH: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$11.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for 45505, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,474 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 45505 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 45505, OH Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 45505 ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of zip codes but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to 45505's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 45505 is 37.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 45505 Residents generally consider the east part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 45505 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 19 in the northwest areas to 1 in 32 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 45505, OH see the most incidents - about 122 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 35 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 45505, OH

The total projected cost of crime in 45505 for 2025 is $11,530,223. This translates to approximately $569 per resident and $1,474 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in 45505. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 45505 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

45505, OH:	$569
44108, OH:	$1656
45371, OH:	$195
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 45505 is $569 per year, which is $105 more than the national average and $128 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 45505:

In 44108, OH, crime costs $1,656 per person, which is $1,087 more than in 45505.
In 45371, OH, crime costs $195 per person, which is $375 less than in 45505

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 45505 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 45505	Cost per 45505 Resident
Murder	$3.17 million	$156
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.03 million	$51
Robbery	$392,970	$19
Assault	$2.12 million	$105
Kidnapping	$287,380	$14
Vehicle Theft	$321,617	$16
Burglary	$787,973	$39
Theft	$1.30 million	$64
Arson	$49,575	$2
Vandalism	$1.41 million	$70
Animal Cruelty	$5,970	$0
Drug Crimes	$480,585	$24
Identity Theft	$172,956	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$11,530,223	$569

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 45505, 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 45505 totals $26,645,044 ($1,316 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $38,175,267 ($1,885 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 45505 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 northeast 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 have the same problem. Of 45505’s 20,249 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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45505 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 45505 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.646
Robbery	0.6170
Rape	0.8395
Murder	0.0832
Total Violent Crime	5.186 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.44
Vehicle Theft	1.026
Burglary	4.290
Arson	0.1014
Total Property Crime	17.86 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2341
Drug Crimes	3.209
Vandalism	9.747
Identity Theft	1.104
Animal Cruelty	0.0399
Total "Other" Rate	14.33 (D)

Individual 45505 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 45505 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 45505.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
45506, OH	D	C-	D
45502, OH	A-	A-	B+
45503, OH	C	C	C
45504, OH	D+	D	C-
45372, OH	A	B	A-
45368, OH	A-	A-	B+
45323, OH	B+	A	B
45319, OH	B+	B+	B
45369, OH	A	A	A
45387, OH	B	B	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

45505 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
06518, CT	B	A+	A+
63042, MO	F	F	F
61802, IL	C+	B-	B-
55331, MN	C+	A-	A-
54017, WI	B+	C-	C-
76541, TX	F	F	F
77303, TX	C+	C	C
78382, TX	B-	D	D
40744, KY	B	B+	B+
80218, CO	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, 45505 is less safe than the Ohio state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 45505, OH average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 45505 schools on SchoolGrade

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