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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$11.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for Black Lick, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $920 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Black Lick ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Black Lick's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Black Lick is 20.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Black Lick Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Black Lick varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 69 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Black Lick, OH see the most incidents - about 158 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 33 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Black Lick, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Black Lick for 2025 is $11,373,404. This translates to approximately $313 per resident and $920 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Black Lick. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Black Lick Compared to Other Cities?

Black Lick, OH:	$313
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Black Lick is $313 per year, which is $151 less than the national average and $128 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Black Lick:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,374 more than in Black Lick.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $159 less than in Black Lick

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Black Lick	Cost per Black Lick Resident
Murder	$2.58 million	$71
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.72 million	$47
Robbery	$330,315	$9
Assault	$945,718	$26
Kidnapping	$358,059	$10
Vehicle Theft	$1.59 million	$44
Burglary	$269,283	$7
Theft	$986,020	$27
Arson	$53,757	$1
Vandalism	$1.09 million	$30
Animal Cruelty	$7,894	$0
Drug Crimes	$1.09 million	$30
Identity Theft	$349,314	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$11,373,404	$313

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Black Lick, 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 Black Lick totals $25,744,502 ($708 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $37,117,906 ($1,021 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 Black Lick 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 southwest 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, of which Black Lick has 1, have the same problem. Of Black Lick’s 36,363 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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Black Lick 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 Black Lick residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9056
Robbery	0.2888
Rape	0.7809
Murder	0.0377
Total Violent Crime	2.013 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.236
Vehicle Theft	2.824
Burglary	0.8165
Arson	0.0612
Total Property Crime	8.937 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1624
Drug Crimes	4.062
Vandalism	4.200
Identity Theft	1.241
Animal Cruelty	0.0293
Total "Other" Rate	9.695 (C-)

Individual Black Lick Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Reynoldsburg, OH	C-	B+	C
Gahanna, OH	D	A	D
Whitehall, OH	D-	C-	D
New Albany, OH	B+	A	B
Pataskala, OH	A-	A-	B+
Etna, OH	B	A+	B-
Brice, OH	D+	B+	D+
Jersey, OH	C+	C+	C
Pickerington, OH	B	A	B-
Bexley, OH	C-	D-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Black Lick 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
Laplace, LA	C-	D	D
Quakertown, PA	A-	A	A
Pullman, WA	D-	C-	C-
Port Chester, NY	B-	D+	D+
Oakdale, CA	C	D	D
Oak Ridge, TN	D	C-	C-
Marysville, OH	C+	B+	B+
Maple Valley, WA	B-	A-	A-
Long Branch, NJ	B-	B	B
Lewis Center, OH	B-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Black Lick 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 Black Lick, OH average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Black Lick schools on SchoolGrade

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