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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$2.79 million

Cost of Crime™ for Crestline, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,016 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Crestline 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 Crestline's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Crestline is 25.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Crestline Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Crestline varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 47 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Crestline, OH see the most incidents - about 27 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 12 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Crestline, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Crestline for 2025 is $2,785,140. This translates to approximately $421 per resident and $1,016 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Crestline. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Crestline, OH:	$421
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Crestline is $421 per year, which is $44 less than the national average and $20 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Crestline:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,266 more than in Crestline.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $267 less than in Crestline

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Crestline	Cost per Crestline Resident
Murder	$886,585	$134
Rape/Sexual Assault	$346,984	$52
Robbery	$119,808	$18
Assault	$410,145	$62
Kidnapping	$53,962	$8
Vehicle Theft	$49,217	$7
Burglary	$144,369	$22
Theft	$406,078	$61
Arson	$13,933	$2
Vandalism	$221,146	$33
Animal Cruelty	$747	$0
Drug Crimes	$107,276	$16
Identity Theft	$24,889	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$2,785,140	$421

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Crestline, 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 Crestline totals $7,701,639 ($1,163 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,486,779 ($1,584 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 Crestline 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 Crestline’s 6,622 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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Crestline 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 Crestline residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.157
Robbery	0.5752
Rape	0.8642
Murder	0.0712
Total Violent Crime	3.667 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.84
Vehicle Theft	0.4800
Burglary	2.404
Arson	0.0871
Total Property Crime	14.81 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1344
Drug Crimes	2.190
Vandalism	4.675
Identity Theft	0.4856
Animal Cruelty	0.0153
Total "Other" Rate	7.500 (C+)

Individual Crestline Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bethlehem, OH	A-	A-	B
Galion, OH	C-	B-	D+
Millsboro, OH	A-	A-	B
North Robinson, OH	B-	C+	C+
West Point, OH	C	C	C-
Spring Mill, OH	B	C+	B-
Ontario, OH	C-	D+	C-
Tiro, OH	C	C-	C-
Shelby, OH	B	B	B-
Taylortown, OH	A+	B+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Crestline 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
Oakdale, CT	A-	A+	A+
Oconto, WI	B-	B-	B-
Oceanport, NJ	A	A	A
Oceano, CA	C	D+	D+
Ocean View, DE	C	A	A
Ocean Shores, WA	F	D-	D-
Ocean Isle Beach, NC	D-	C-	C-
Ocean City, FL	B	A-	A-
Obetz, OH	C-	C+	C+
Oakmont, PA	B	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Crestline 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 Crestline, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Crestline schools on SchoolGrade

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