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

Crime per Capita in Carrollton

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Carrollton.

 

Carrollton, OH Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

B
C-
Other Crime Grade
C+

$3.48 million

Cost of Crime™ for Carrollton, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,033 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Carrollton ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Carrollton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Carrollton is 26.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Carrollton Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Carrollton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Carrollton, OH see the most incidents - about 94 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Carrollton, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Carrollton for 2025 is $3,477,590. This translates to approximately $443 per resident and $1,033 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Carrollton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Carrollton, OH: $443
East Cleveland, OH: $1687
Apple Valley, OH: $154
Ohio: $441
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Carrollton is $443 per year, which is $21 less than the national average and $2 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Carrollton:
  • In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,244 more than in Carrollton.
  • In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $290 less than in Carrollton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Carrollton for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Carrollton
Cost per Carrollton Resident
Murder
$1.47 million
$187
Rape/Sexual Assault
$402,153
$51
Robbery
$116,691
$15
Assault
$223,774
$29
Kidnapping
$65,044
$8
Vehicle Theft
$24,712
$3
Burglary
$167,478
$21
Theft
$517,313
$66
Arson
$20,113
$3
Vandalism
$253,326
$32
Animal Cruelty
$1,960
$0
Drug Crimes
$150,080
$19
Identity Theft
$65,928
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$3,477,590
$443

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton totals $11,763,378 ($1,499 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,240,968 ($1,942 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 Carrollton 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 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 have the same problem. Of Carrollton’s 7,849 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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Carrollton 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 Carrollton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.9927
Robbery
0.4726
Rape
0.8450
Murder
0.0996
Total Violent Crime
2.410 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.73
Vehicle Theft
0.2033
Burglary
2.353
Arson
0.1061
Total Property Crime
15.39 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1367
Drug Crimes
2.585
Vandalism
4.518
Identity Theft
1.085
Animal Cruelty
0.0338
Total "Other" Rate
8.358 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
C-
C-
B+
B+
B-
C+
B-
C
A-
A
B
C
B+
D+
C+
B-
C-
C+
B+
C-
C
B-
D+
B
B
C+
C
B+
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Carrollton is similar 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
B+
D+
D+
C
C-
C-
D
C
C
A-
A+
A+
B-
B-
B-
C
C+
C+
B
A-
A-
F
D-
D-
C-
D
D
D
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Carrollton 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 Carrollton, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Carrollton schools on SchoolGrade

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