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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$779,737

Cost of Crime™ for Arlington Heights, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,684 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Arlington Heights ranks in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 6% of cities but less safe than 94%. This analysis applies only to Arlington Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Arlington Heights is 57.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Arlington Heights Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Arlington Heights varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 18 in the north.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Arlington Heights, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Arlington Heights for 2025 is $779,737. This translates to approximately $769 per resident and $1,684 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.9% of the median household income in Arlington Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Arlington Heights Compared to Other Cities?

Arlington Heights, OH:	$769
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Arlington Heights is $769 per year, which is $305 more than the national average and $328 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Arlington Heights:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $918 more than in Arlington Heights.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $615 less than in Arlington Heights

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Arlington Heights	Cost per Arlington Heights Resident
Murder	$195,779	$193
Rape/Sexual Assault	$64,745	$64
Robbery	$21,635	$21
Assault	$85,360	$84
Kidnapping	$7,550	$7
Vehicle Theft	$92,173	$91
Burglary	$49,847	$49
Theft	$104,364	$103
Arson	$2,117	$2
Vandalism	$80,958	$80
Animal Cruelty	$297	$0
Drug Crimes	$40,134	$40
Identity Theft	$34,778	$34
Total Cost of Crime	$779,737	$769

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Arlington Heights, 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 Arlington Heights totals $1,639,272 ($1,617 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,419,008 ($2,386 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 Arlington Heights 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 city has few 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 Arlington Heights’s 1,014 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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Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.931
Robbery	0.6783
Rape	1.053
Murder	0.1027
Total Violent Crime	4.765 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.87
Vehicle Theft	5.870
Burglary	5.420
Arson	0.0864
Total Property Crime	31.25 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1228
Drug Crimes	5.351
Vandalism	11.18
Identity Theft	4.431
Animal Cruelty	0.0397
Total "Other" Rate	21.12 (F)

Individual Arlington Heights Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lockland, OH	F	D-	F
Reading, OH	D	C	D
Wyoming, OH	C-	B	C
Amberley, OH	C+	A-	C+
Lincoln Heights, OH	F	D-	F
Golf Manor, OH	D-	D	D
Evendale, OH	D+	B+	D+
Elmwood Place, OH	F	F	F
Woodlawn, OH	D-	C-	D-
Deer Park, OH	C-	B	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Arlington Heights 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
Coxey, AL	B-	B-	B-
Calwood, MO	B-	C-	C-
Togiak, AK	F	F	F
Tito, VA	D-	C	C
Tillman, SC	F	F	F
Texline, TX	D	D	D
Taylorshire, NY	A	B+	B+
Goldfield, IA	D-	B-	B-
Keithsburg, IL	A	B	B
St. Benedict, OR	C	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights, OH average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Arlington Heights schools on SchoolGrade

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