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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$859,213

Cost of Crime™ for Aberdeen, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,135 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Aberdeen ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Aberdeen's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Aberdeen is 31.52 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Aberdeen Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Aberdeen varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Aberdeen, OH see the most incidents - about 21 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Aberdeen, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Aberdeen for 2025 is $859,213. This translates to approximately $489 per resident and $1,135 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Aberdeen. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Aberdeen Compared to Other Cities?

Aberdeen, OH:	$489
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Aberdeen is $489 per year, which is $25 more than the national average and $48 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Aberdeen:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,198 more than in Aberdeen.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $336 less than in Aberdeen

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Aberdeen	Cost per Aberdeen Resident
Murder	$326,860	$186
Rape/Sexual Assault	$87,610	$50
Robbery	$24,668	$14
Assault	$60,467	$34
Kidnapping	$22,113	$13
Vehicle Theft	$2,971	$2
Burglary	$33,025	$19
Theft	$111,311	$63
Arson	$5,418	$3
Vandalism	$78,153	$45
Animal Cruelty	$285	$0
Drug Crimes	$36,320	$21
Identity Theft	$70,010	$40
Total Cost of Crime	$859,213	$489

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen totals $2,610,301 ($1,487 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,469,514 ($1,976 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 Aberdeen 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 west part of the city 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 Aberdeen’s 1,756 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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Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.199
Robbery	0.4466
Rape	0.8229
Murder	0.0990
Total Violent Crime	2.568 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.24
Vehicle Theft	0.1093
Burglary	2.074
Arson	0.1278
Total Property Crime	14.55 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2077
Drug Crimes	2.796
Vandalism	6.230
Identity Theft	5.151
Animal Cruelty	0.0220
Total "Other" Rate	14.41 (D-)

Individual Aberdeen Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ellsberry, OH	C+	C+	C+
Maysville, KY	C	B-	C+
Hiett, OH	C	C	B-
Moranburg, KY	B	B+	B+
Sardis, KY	C	B-	C+
Springdale, KY	C-	B+	C-
Washington, KY	B+	B-	A
Ripley, OH	D+	D+	C-
Neel, OH	C-	D+	B-
Trinity, KY	D-	C-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Aberdeen is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
White Swan, WA	D-	D+	D+
Geyserville, CA	C	D+	D+
Loving, NM	D+	D	D
Lena, MS	A	A+	A+
Waterman, IL	A+	A+	A+
Etna Green, IN	C	A-	A-
Virgilina, VA	C-	C+	C+
Copan, OK	D-	B-	B-
Warrensville, NC	B-	B	B
Glenbeulah, WI	A-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Aberdeen is as safe as the Ohio state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Aberdeen, OH average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Aberdeen schools on SchoolGrade

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