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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$40,736

Cost of Crime™ for Burr Oak, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $729 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Burr Oak is 19.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Burr Oak Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Burr Oak varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Burr Oak, OH see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Burr Oak, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Burr Oak for 2025 is $40,736. This translates to approximately $259 per resident and $729 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Burr Oak. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Burr Oak Compared to Other Cities?

Burr Oak, OH:	$259
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Burr Oak is $259 per year, which is $205 less than the national average and $181 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Burr Oak:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,427 more than in Burr Oak.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $106 less than in Burr Oak

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Burr Oak	Cost per Burr Oak Resident
Murder	$7,306	$47
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,767	$56
Robbery	$1,852	$12
Assault	$3,589	$23
Kidnapping	$1,152	$7
Vehicle Theft	$819	$5
Burglary	$2,455	$16
Theft	$7,570	$48
Arson	$394	$3
Vandalism	$4,617	$29
Animal Cruelty	$34	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,392	$9
Identity Theft	$789	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$40,736	$259

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Burr Oak, 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 Burr Oak totals $92,451 ($589 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $133,187 ($848 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 Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak’s 157 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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Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7959
Robbery	0.3751
Rape	0.9210
Murder	0.0248
Total Violent Crime	2.117 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.310
Vehicle Theft	0.3369
Burglary	1.724
Arson	0.1040
Total Property Crime	11.47 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1210
Drug Crimes	1.199
Vandalism	4.116
Identity Theft	0.6491
Animal Cruelty	0.0290
Total "Other" Rate	6.115 (B)

Individual Burr Oak Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Millertown, OH	B	A	B-
Ringgold, OH	C+	C-	C-
Mountville, OH	C+	C-	C-
Chapel Hill, OH	A-	A	B-
Glouster, OH	C-	C-	D+
Rendville, OH	B+	A-	B-
Corning, OH	B+	A-	B-
Trimble, OH	C-	D+	D+
Hemlock, OH	B-	C	C+
Morgansville, OH	C-	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Burr Oak 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
Leighton, TN	C-	C+	C+
Peacock, TX	F	D-	D-
Paynes Point, IL	A	B+	B+
Payne, IA	B+	A	A
Patsville, NV	F	F	F
Little Point Sable, MI	B+	B-	B-
Little Neck, MA	A+	B	B
Little Milligan, TN	D+	D	D
Lisbon Center, IL	A+	A+	A+
Limestone Springs, KY	A-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak, OH average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Burr Oak schools on SchoolGrade

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