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

Crime per Capita in Auglaize County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Auglaize County.

 

Auglaize County, OH Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A
A
Other Crime Grade
A-

$14.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for Auglaize County, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $763 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US county. Auglaize County ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of counties but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to Auglaize County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Auglaize County is 18.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Auglaize County Residents generally consider the south part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Auglaize County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 37 in the southeast areas to 1 in 78 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Auglaize County, OH see the most incidents - about 204 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 15 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Auglaize County, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Auglaize County for 2025 is $14,620,851. This translates to approximately $310 per resident and $763 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Auglaize County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Auglaize County Compared to Other Counties?

Auglaize County, OH: $310
Cuyahoga County, OH: $713
Medina County, OH: $237
Ohio: $441
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Auglaize County is $310 per year, which is $154 less than the national average and $131 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Auglaize County:
  • In Cuyahoga County, OH, crime costs $713 per person, which is $404 more than in Auglaize County.
  • In Medina County, OH, crime costs $237 per person, which is $73 less than in Auglaize County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Auglaize County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Auglaize County
Cost per Auglaize County Resident
Murder
$4.84 million
$103
Rape/Sexual Assault
$2.43 million
$52
Robbery
$535,998
$11
Assault
$1.34 million
$28
Kidnapping
$413,624
$9
Vehicle Theft
$446,864
$9
Burglary
$419,887
$9
Theft
$1.87 million
$40
Arson
$101,362
$2
Vandalism
$1.12 million
$24
Animal Cruelty
$10,131
$0
Drug Crimes
$833,521
$18
Identity Theft
$258,339
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$14,620,851
$310

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Auglaize County, 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 Auglaize County totals $44,357,961 ($940 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $58,978,812 ($1,249 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 Auglaize County 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 east part of the county 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 Auglaize County’s 47,205 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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Auglaize County 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 Auglaize County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.9855
Robbery
0.3610
Rape
0.8502
Murder
0.0546
Total Violent Crime
2.251 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.631
Vehicle Theft
0.6113
Burglary
0.9807
Arson
0.0889
Total Property Crime
9.312 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1445
Drug Crimes
2.387
Vandalism
3.327
Identity Theft
0.7071
Animal Cruelty
0.0290
Total "Other" Rate
6.595 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Auglaize County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Auglaize County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A-
A
B
B-
B-
A-
B+
A-
A
B
A
B+
B+
B
B-
C
C+
A
A-
A
A
B+
A
A
A-
A
A
A-
A+

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Auglaize County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
C-
C-
C-
D+
D+
D
D
D
B+
B+
B+
B+
B
B
B+
A-
A-
D-
D-
D-
A
A+
A+
D-
D
D
B
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Auglaize County 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 Auglaize County, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 69% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Auglaize County schools on SchoolGrade

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