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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$247,266

Cost of Crime™ for Claridon, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $705 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Claridon ranks in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 89% of cities but less safe than 11%. This analysis applies only to Claridon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Claridon is 12.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Claridon Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Claridon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 60 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 85 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Claridon, OH see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Claridon, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Claridon for 2025 is $247,266. This translates to approximately $247 per resident and $705 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Claridon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.1%

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

Claridon, OH:	$247
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Claridon is $247 per year, which is $217 less than the national average and $194 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Claridon:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,440 more than in Claridon.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $93 less than in Claridon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Claridon	Cost per Claridon Resident
Murder	$75,935	$76
Rape/Sexual Assault	$52,973	$53
Robbery	$11,699	$12
Assault	$20,032	$20
Kidnapping	$12,454	$12
Vehicle Theft	$4,994	$5
Burglary	$15,090	$15
Theft	$25,444	$25
Arson	$2,328	$2
Vandalism	$13,156	$13
Animal Cruelty	$124	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,587	$12
Identity Theft	$1,450	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$247,266	$247

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Claridon, 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 Claridon totals $768,440 ($767 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,015,706 ($1,014 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 Claridon 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 Claridon’s 1,002 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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Claridon 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 Claridon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6961
Robbery	0.3712
Rape	0.8719
Murder	0.0403
Total Violent Crime	1.980 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.903
Vehicle Theft	0.3219
Burglary	1.660
Arson	0.0962
Total Property Crime	6.982 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2050
Drug Crimes	1.563
Vandalism	1.838
Identity Theft	0.1870
Animal Cruelty	0.0168
Total "Other" Rate	3.810 (A-)

Individual Claridon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Denmark, OH	B-	B+	C+
Caledonia, OH	B	B+	B-
Marion, OH	C	C+	C
Edison, OH	B-	B+	B
Martel, OH	C	B-	D+
Oak Knoll, OH	A+	A	A+
Kirkpatrick, OH	C	C+	C
Waldo, OH	A-	A-	B+
Cardington, OH	B+	B+	B
Westfield, OH	C+	A-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Claridon 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
Youngsville, NY	A	C+	C+
Neptune, OH	B+	C	C
North Eagle Butte, SD	F	F	F
North Robinson, OH	B-	C+	C+
Norwich, KS	C	C+	C+
Neely, MS	A	A+	A+
Old Bethel, AL	C+	C	C
Big Island, OH	D+	B-	B-
Barrett, MN	B-	A-	A-
Barbours Creek, VA	D+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Claridon 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 Claridon, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Claridon schools on SchoolGrade

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