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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$171,030

Cost of Crime™ for Edgefield, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $937 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Edgefield ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of cities but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Edgefield's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Edgefield is 37.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Edgefield, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Edgefield for 2025 is $171,030. This translates to approximately $401 per resident and $937 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Edgefield. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Edgefield, OH:	$401
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Edgefield is $401 per year, which is $64 less than the national average and $40 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Edgefield:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,286 more than in Edgefield.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $247 less than in Edgefield

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Edgefield	Cost per Edgefield Resident
Murder	$41,338	$97
Rape/Sexual Assault	$23,841	$56
Robbery	$3,608	$8
Assault	$2,702	$6
Kidnapping	$4,125	$10
Vehicle Theft	$3,199	$7
Burglary	$6,242	$15
Theft	$51,000	$119
Arson	$848	$2
Vandalism	$21,675	$51
Animal Cruelty	$123	$0
Drug Crimes	$9,660	$23
Identity Theft	$2,670	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$171,030	$401

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Edgefield, 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 Edgefield totals $390,491 ($914 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $561,521 ($1,315 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 Edgefield 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 Edgefield’s 427 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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Edgefield 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 Edgefield residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2203
Robbery	0.2686
Rape	0.9208
Murder	0.0515
Total Violent Crime	1.461 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	23.06
Vehicle Theft	0.4838
Burglary	1.612
Arson	0.0822
Total Property Crime	25.24 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1593
Drug Crimes	3.058
Vandalism	7.106
Identity Theft	0.8079
Animal Cruelty	0.0390
Total "Other" Rate	11.17 (D+)

Individual Edgefield Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Jeffersonville, OH	D-	C+	F
Parrott, OH	F	D-	F
West Lancaster, OH	C-	C-	C-
Octa, OH	B-	C	C+
Milledgeville, OH	B-	C	C+
Pleasant View, OH	F	D	F
South Solon, OH	B	A-	B+
Yatesville, OH	B-	A-	C
South Plymouth, OH	B-	C	C+
Midway, OH	B+	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Edgefield is higher 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
Bunk Foss, WA	B-	B+	B+
Benedict, NE	C	C-	C-
Bergland, MI	C	D-	D-
Bern, KS	C+	D+	D+
Bethel, KY	B-	A+	A+
Beulahville, VA	A+	A	A
Bevinsville, KY	D	B-	B-
Bible Hill, TN	C-	D+	D+
Big Bend, WV	C+	B+	B+
Biggers, AR	D+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Edgefield 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 Edgefield, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 66% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Edgefield schools on SchoolGrade

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