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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.04 million

Cost of Crime™ for Baltimore, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $768 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Baltimore ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of cities but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to Baltimore's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Baltimore is 19.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Baltimore Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Baltimore varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 89 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Baltimore, OH see the most incidents - about 36 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Baltimore, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Baltimore for 2025 is $2,035,933. This translates to approximately $299 per resident and $768 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Baltimore. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Baltimore, OH:	$299
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Baltimore is $299 per year, which is $165 less than the national average and $142 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Baltimore:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,388 more than in Baltimore.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $146 less than in Baltimore

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Baltimore	Cost per Baltimore Resident
Murder	$681,724	$100
Rape/Sexual Assault	$310,399	$46
Robbery	$62,232	$9
Assault	$121,236	$18
Kidnapping	$54,356	$8
Vehicle Theft	$33,893	$5
Burglary	$78,656	$12
Theft	$330,736	$49
Arson	$14,387	$2
Vandalism	$219,517	$32
Animal Cruelty	$1,808	$0
Drug Crimes	$104,539	$15
Identity Theft	$22,449	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$2,035,933	$299

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore totals $6,063,300 ($892 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,099,233 ($1,191 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 Baltimore 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 south 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 Baltimore’s 6,801 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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Baltimore 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 Baltimore residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6207
Robbery	0.2909
Rape	0.7527
Murder	0.0533
Total Violent Crime	1.718 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.390
Vehicle Theft	0.3218
Burglary	1.275
Arson	0.0876
Total Property Crime	11.07 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1318
Drug Crimes	2.078
Vandalism	4.518
Identity Theft	0.4265
Animal Cruelty	0.0359
Total "Other" Rate	7.190 (B-)

Individual Baltimore Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Stoudertown, OH	A	A+	A+
Havensport, OH	A-	A	A-
Thurston, OH	B+	A-	B+
Lockville, OH	A+	A	A+
Millersport, OH	B-	A-	B-
Dumontville, OH	A	A-	A
Carroll, OH	B+	B+	B+
Kirkersville, OH	A-	A	A-
Pleasantville, OH	B+	A	B
Etna, OH	B	A+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Baltimore is lower 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
Brigantine, NJ	C	C	C
Walkerton, IN	B+	A-	A-
Raton, NM	F	D-	D-
Amherst, VA	C-	C+	C+
Lake Carmel, NY	A	B-	B-
Brookville, PA	B+	A-	A-
Raiford, FL	A-	A	A
Beardstown, IL	C-	C-	C-
Du Quoin, IL	B-	B	B
Wilton, CA	B	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Baltimore 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 Baltimore, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Baltimore schools on SchoolGrade

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