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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$947,357

Cost of Crime™ for Bethesda, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,118 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Bethesda ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of cities but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to Bethesda's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bethesda is 24.68 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bethesda Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bethesda varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Bethesda, OH see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bethesda, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Bethesda for 2025 is $947,357. This translates to approximately $481 per resident and $1,118 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Bethesda. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Bethesda, OH:	$481
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bethesda is $481 per year, which is $16 more than the national average and $40 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bethesda:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,206 more than in Bethesda.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $327 less than in Bethesda

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bethesda	Cost per Bethesda Resident
Murder	$207,047	$105
Rape/Sexual Assault	$100,030	$51
Robbery	$25,174	$13
Assault	$371,431	$188
Kidnapping	$15,180	$8
Vehicle Theft	$21,480	$11
Burglary	$24,410	$12
Theft	$72,959	$37
Arson	$4,910	$2
Vandalism	$82,538	$42
Animal Cruelty	$451	$0
Drug Crimes	$17,626	$9
Identity Theft	$4,120	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$947,357	$481

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda totals $1,958,329 ($994 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,905,686 ($1,474 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda’s 1,971 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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Bethesda 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 Bethesda residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.562
Robbery	0.4060
Rape	0.8370
Murder	0.0559
Total Violent Crime	7.861 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.147
Vehicle Theft	0.7038
Burglary	1.365
Arson	0.1032
Total Property Crime	9.320 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1270
Drug Crimes	1.209
Vandalism	5.862
Identity Theft	0.2701
Animal Cruelty	0.0309
Total "Other" Rate	7.499 (C+)

Individual Bethesda Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Speidel, OH	C+	F	B+
Olivett, OH	C+	F	B
Loomis, OH	B+	C+	B+
Belmont, OH	B	D-	A-
Morristown, OH	A-	B	A
Hunter, OH	C+	F	A-
Lamira, OH	A	A	A-
Lloydsville, OH	A-	A	A-
Barnesville, OH	C	C-	C-
Hendrysburg, OH	B+	A-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bethesda 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
Big Pine, CA	B+	D+	D+
Ellington, MO	D-	D-	D-
Abbeville, MS	A+	A+	A+
Birch Tree, MO	C-	D	D
Thackerville, OK	A	B+	B+
Bowdoinham, ME	A	A+	A+
Cecil, GA	B	B-	B-
Sligo, PA	B+	A-	A-
Clifton, IL	A	A-	A-
Colorado City, CO	D	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Bethesda 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 Bethesda, OH average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Bethesda schools on SchoolGrade

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