Crime per Capita in Chapel Hill
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Chapel Hill.
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Overall Crime Grade™
D+ |
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D- |
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Other Crime Grade |
F |
$5.78 million
Cost of Crime™ for Chapel Hill, Akron, OH
In 2025, crime will cost $1,990 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill, Akron, OH Safe?
The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Chapel Hill ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of neighborhoods but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Chapel Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Chapel Hill is 73.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Chapel Hill Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Chapel Hill varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the north areas to 1 in 18 in the west.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Chapel Hill, Akron, OH see the most incidents - about 117 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Chapel Hill, Akron, OH
The total projected cost of crime in Chapel Hill for 2025 is $5,776,596. This translates to approximately $924 per resident and $1,990 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.8% of the median household income in Chapel Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.9%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Chapel Hill Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Chapel Hill, Akron, OH: | $924 |
|---|---|
| Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland,: | $1225 |
| Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W: | $259 |
| Ohio: | $441 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Chapel Hill is $924 per year, which is $459 more than the national average and $483 more than Akron's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Chapel Hill:
- In Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland,, crime costs $1,225 per person, which is $302 more than in Chapel Hill.
- In Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W, crime costs $259 per person, which is $664 less than in Chapel Hill
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Chapel Hill for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Chapel Hill |
Cost per Chapel Hill Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.28 million |
$204 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$386,197 |
$62 |
Robbery |
$171,498 |
$27 |
Assault |
$887,297 |
$142 |
Kidnapping |
$43,244 |
$7 |
Vehicle Theft |
$598,366 |
$96 |
Burglary |
$318,066 |
$51 |
Theft |
$1.03 million |
$165 |
Arson |
$14,861 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$552,371 |
$88 |
Animal Cruelty |
$2,338 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$294,775 |
$47 |
Identity Theft |
$200,966 |
$32 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$5,776,596 |
$924 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Chapel Hill, Akron, 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 Chapel Hill totals $10,621,802 ($1,698 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,398,398 ($2,622 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 Chapel Hill 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 northeast part of the neighborhood 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 Chapel Hill’s 6,255 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 Chapel Hill residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.939 |
Robbery |
0.8716 |
Rape |
1.018 |
Murder |
0.1086 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.938 (D+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
31.79 |
Vehicle Theft |
6.178 |
Burglary |
5.606 |
Arson |
0.0984 |
Total Property Crime |
43.67 (D-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1140 |
Drug Crimes |
6.371 |
Vandalism |
12.36 |
Identity Theft |
4.151 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0505 |
Total "Other" Rate |
23.05 (F) |
Individual Chapel Hill Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Chapel Hill is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Chapel Hill.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
B- | B+ | B | |
D | C- | D | |
C+ | B+ | B- | |
C- | B- | C | |
D- | D+ | D | |
B | A+ | B+ | |
D | C- | D | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
F | F | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Chapel Hill is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | D+ | D+ | |
C | C+ | C+ | |
D | C- | C- | |
B | C- | C- | |
D | D | D | |
C- | C | C | |
A- | B | B | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D- | F | F | |
D | D+ | D+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Chapel Hill is less safe than the Ohio state average and less safe than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Chapel Hill, Akron, OH average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Chapel Hill schools on SchoolGrade
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