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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$191,246

Cost of Crime™ for Denmark Center, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $732 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Denmark Center ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Denmark Center's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Denmark Center is 18.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Denmark Center Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Denmark Center varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Denmark Center, OH see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Denmark Center, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Denmark Center for 2025 is $191,246. This translates to approximately $318 per resident and $732 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Denmark Center. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Denmark Center Compared to Other Cities?

Denmark Center, OH:	$318
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Denmark Center is $318 per year, which is $146 less than the national average and $123 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Denmark Center:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,369 more than in Denmark Center.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $165 less than in Denmark Center

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Denmark Center	Cost per Denmark Center Resident
Murder	$58,531	$97
Rape/Sexual Assault	$35,468	$59
Robbery	$10,163	$17
Assault	$18,204	$30
Kidnapping	$3,537	$6
Vehicle Theft	$3,850	$6
Burglary	$13,168	$22
Theft	$21,061	$35
Arson	$1,263	$2
Vandalism	$17,685	$29
Animal Cruelty	$143	$0
Drug Crimes	$6,112	$10
Identity Theft	$2,060	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$191,246	$318

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Denmark Center, 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 Denmark Center totals $567,965 ($945 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $759,211 ($1,263 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 Denmark Center 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 Denmark Center’s 601 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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Denmark Center 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 Denmark Center residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.055
Robbery	0.5376
Rape	0.9733
Murder	0.0518
Total Violent Crime	2.617 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.767
Vehicle Theft	0.4137
Burglary	2.416
Arson	0.0870
Total Property Crime	9.683 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0971
Drug Crimes	1.375
Vandalism	4.119
Identity Theft	0.4429
Animal Cruelty	0.0323
Total "Other" Rate	6.066 (B)

Individual Denmark Center Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Jefferson, OH	B-	B	C
Pierpont, OH	C-	D+	D+
Dorset, OH	C+	C+	C-
Richmond Center, OH	D-	F	D-
Lenox Center, OH	A	B	A
Leon, OH	D+	D+	D+
New Lyme, OH	C+	B	C-
Plymouth Center, OH	B-	C+	B-
Monroe Center, OH	C	D+	C
Kingsville, OH	B	A-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Denmark Center 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
Michigan City, MS	B+	A+	A+
Fenmore, MI	A	A	A
Ferguson, IA	B	B-	B-
Weed Heights, NV	D-	D-	D-
Five Points, FL	B	C-	C-
Wayside, WV	A-	B	B
Waucoma, IA	A	A-	A-
Washta, IA	C	C-	C-
Fouke, TX	C-	D	D
Milan, NY	A	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Denmark Center 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 Denmark Center, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Denmark Center schools on SchoolGrade

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