Crime per Capita in Carroll County
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Carroll County.
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B
Overall Crime Grade™
A- |
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C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
$10.8 million
Cost of Crime™ for Carroll County, OH
In 2025, crime will cost $946 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Carroll County 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 Carroll County, OH Safe?
The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US county. Carroll County ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of counties but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Carroll County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Carroll County is 25.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Carroll County Residents generally consider the west part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Carroll County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 35 in the south areas to 1 in 46 in the west.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Carroll County, OH see the most incidents - about 135 per year. In contrast, the south part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 48 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Carroll County, OH
The total projected cost of crime in Carroll County for 2025 is $10,806,333. This translates to approximately $403 per resident and $946 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Carroll County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.4%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Carroll County Compared to Other Counties?
| Carroll County, OH: | $403 |
|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OH: | $713 |
| Medina County, OH: | $237 |
| Ohio: | $441 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Carroll County is $403 per year, which is $61 less than the national average and $38 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Carroll County:
- In Cuyahoga County, OH, crime costs $713 per person, which is $310 more than in Carroll County.
- In Medina County, OH, crime costs $237 per person, which is $166 less than in Carroll County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Carroll County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Carroll County |
Cost per Carroll County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$4.05 million |
$151 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.39 million |
$52 |
Robbery |
$349,885 |
$13 |
Assault |
$933,115 |
$35 |
Kidnapping |
$217,270 |
$8 |
Vehicle Theft |
$148,236 |
$6 |
Burglary |
$470,997 |
$18 |
Theft |
$1.80 million |
$67 |
Arson |
$63,013 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$787,957 |
$29 |
Animal Cruelty |
$6,995 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$433,340 |
$16 |
Identity Theft |
$156,995 |
$6 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$10,806,333 |
$403 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Carroll County, 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 Carroll County totals $33,853,494 ($1,262 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $44,659,827 ($1,665 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 Carroll County 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 central part of the county 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 Carroll County’s 26,818 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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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 Carroll County residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.212 |
Robbery |
0.4148 |
Rape |
0.8522 |
Murder |
0.0803 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.559 (A-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
12.99 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.3570 |
Burglary |
1.936 |
Arson |
0.0973 |
Total Property Crime |
15.38 (C+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1336 |
Drug Crimes |
2.184 |
Vandalism |
4.113 |
Identity Theft |
0.7563 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0353 |
Total "Other" Rate |
7.222 (B+) |
Individual Carroll County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Carroll County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Carroll County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B+ | B | |
B+ | C+ | B | |
C- | B | D+ | |
B | B- | C+ | |
B- | B | C | |
A | A- | A+ | |
B+ | B+ | A- | |
C | C+ | C- | |
A- | C | A- | |
B | A- | B- |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Carroll County is similar versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | A | A | |
B- | C- | C- | |
A+ | A | A | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
B+ | A | A | |
C | C | C | |
B | C- | C- | |
C | C+ | C+ | |
A- | C | C | |
B+ | B | B |
Considering only the crime rate, Carroll County 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 Carroll County, OH average SchoolGrade of B+, with 53% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Carroll County schools on SchoolGrade
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