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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$264,757

Cost of Crime™ for Beaverdam, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $749 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Beaverdam ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of cities but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Beaverdam's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Beaverdam is 19.62 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Beaverdam Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Beaverdam varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 73 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Beaverdam, OH see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Beaverdam, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Beaverdam for 2025 is $264,757. This translates to approximately $296 per resident and $749 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Beaverdam. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

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

Beaverdam, OH:	$296
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Beaverdam is $296 per year, which is $168 less than the national average and $145 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Beaverdam:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,391 more than in Beaverdam.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $143 less than in Beaverdam

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Beaverdam	Cost per Beaverdam Resident
Murder	$75,394	$84
Rape/Sexual Assault	$49,343	$55
Robbery	$13,729	$15
Assault	$15,466	$17
Kidnapping	$7,107	$8
Vehicle Theft	$3,996	$4
Burglary	$13,086	$15
Theft	$39,266	$44
Arson	$2,167	$2
Vandalism	$28,201	$32
Animal Cruelty	$142	$0
Drug Crimes	$13,343	$15
Identity Theft	$3,517	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$264,757	$296

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Beaverdam, 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 Beaverdam totals $747,538 ($836 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,012,295 ($1,132 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 Beaverdam 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 Beaverdam’s 894 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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Beaverdam 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 Beaverdam residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6024
Robbery	0.4882
Rape	0.9103
Murder	0.0449
Total Violent Crime	2.046 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.481
Vehicle Theft	0.2887
Burglary	1.614
Arson	0.1004
Total Property Crime	10.48 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1311
Drug Crimes	2.018
Vandalism	4.416
Identity Theft	0.5083
Animal Cruelty	0.0214
Total "Other" Rate	7.094 (B-)

Individual Beaverdam Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lafayette, OH	C	C	C+
Slabtown, OH	B	C+	B
Rockport, OH	B+	A-	B
Bluffton, OH	B-	B-	C
Cairo, OH	B	C+	B+
Maysville, OH	C+	C-	C-
Pandora, OH	A	B-	A+
Harrod, OH	B+	B	A-
Ada, OH	D	D	D-
Columbus Grove, OH	A-	A	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Beaverdam 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
Lomax Crossroads, TN	D	D-	D-
Howard, KS	F	D	D
Irondale, OH	C-	B-	B-
Joyes, KY	B+	A	A
Twelve Mile, IN	A-	B+	B+
Lenapah, OK	C+	B-	B-
Leonardsburg, OH	A	A	A
Lewiston, WI	A	A	A
Talowah, MS	A	A+	A+
Little York, IL	A	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Beaverdam 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 Beaverdam, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 72% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Beaverdam schools on SchoolGrade

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