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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$807,048

Cost of Crime™ for East Sparta, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $632 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. East Sparta ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of cities but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to East Sparta's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Sparta is 20.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Sparta Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Sparta varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 66 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of East Sparta, OH see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Sparta, OH

The total projected cost of crime in East Sparta for 2025 is $807,048. This translates to approximately $280 per resident and $632 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in East Sparta. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Sparta Compared to Other Cities?

East Sparta, OH:	$280
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Sparta is $280 per year, which is $184 less than the national average and $161 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Sparta:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,407 more than in East Sparta.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $126 less than in East Sparta

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to East Sparta	Cost per East Sparta Resident
Murder	$171,018	$59
Rape/Sexual Assault	$157,899	$55
Robbery	$33,975	$12
Assault	$71,981	$25
Kidnapping	$19,542	$7
Vehicle Theft	$28,101	$10
Burglary	$43,052	$15
Theft	$120,476	$42
Arson	$5,801	$2
Vandalism	$111,468	$39
Animal Cruelty	$611	$0
Drug Crimes	$28,771	$10
Identity Theft	$14,354	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$807,048	$280

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Sparta, 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 East Sparta totals $1,927,758 ($669 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,734,807 ($949 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 East Sparta 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 East Sparta’s 2,882 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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East Sparta 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 East Sparta residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8697
Robbery	0.3748
Rape	0.9036
Murder	0.0316
Total Violent Crime	2.180 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.072
Vehicle Theft	0.6297
Burglary	1.647
Arson	0.0833
Total Property Crime	10.43 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1118
Drug Crimes	1.350
Vandalism	5.414
Identity Theft	0.6435
Animal Cruelty	0.0287
Total "Other" Rate	7.547 (C+)

Individual East Sparta Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Howenstine, OH	C+	A-	C-
Sandyville, OH	C+	C	C
Magnolia, OH	C+	B	C
Bolivar, OH	A+	A	A
Waynesburg, OH	C	B	C-
Zoar, OH	A+	A-	A+
East Canton, OH	C+	B+	C-
Mineral City, OH	B-	D	C+
Navarre, OH	B+	B+	B-
Meyers Lake, OH	D-	C+	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Sparta 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
Friendship, WI	B-	D+	D+
Norco, LA	C-	D	D
Paddock Lake, WI	A-	A	A
Silver Lake, KS	B	B+	B+
St. Louisville, OH	B	B+	B+
Kechi, KS	B-	B+	B+
Hazen, ND	C	C+	C+
Great Neck Estates, NY	D+	D	D
Gillett, WI	B+	B	B
Frankton, IN	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, East Sparta 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 East Sparta, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See East Sparta schools on SchoolGrade

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