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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$17.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for Findlay, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $756 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Findlay ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Findlay's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Findlay is 23.67 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Findlay Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Findlay varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Findlay, OH see the most incidents - about 213 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 48 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Findlay, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Findlay for 2025 is $17,385,940. This translates to approximately $332 per resident and $756 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Findlay. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Findlay, OH:	$332
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Findlay is $332 per year, which is $132 less than the national average and $108 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Findlay:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,354 more than in Findlay.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $179 less than in Findlay

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Findlay	Cost per Findlay Resident
Murder	$3.86 million	$74
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.87 million	$55
Robbery	$635,852	$12
Assault	$2.27 million	$43
Kidnapping	$449,026	$9
Vehicle Theft	$526,909	$10
Burglary	$1.03 million	$20
Theft	$2.84 million	$54
Arson	$116,099	$2
Vandalism	$1.23 million	$24
Animal Cruelty	$7,721	$0
Drug Crimes	$1.19 million	$23
Identity Theft	$357,931	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$17,385,940	$332

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Findlay, 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 Findlay totals $40,260,414 ($770 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $57,646,353 ($1,102 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 Findlay 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 northeast 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 Findlay’s 52,295 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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Findlay 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 Findlay residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.509
Robbery	0.3866
Rape	0.9047
Murder	0.0393
Total Violent Crime	2.839 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.50
Vehicle Theft	0.6507
Burglary	2.171
Arson	0.0919
Total Property Crime	13.41 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1416
Drug Crimes	3.085
Vandalism	3.293
Identity Theft	0.8843
Animal Cruelty	0.0200
Total "Other" Rate	7.424 (B-)

Individual Findlay Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
West Park, OH	A-	B+	B+
Van Buren, OH	A	A-	A-
Arcadia, OH	C+	C	C-
Houcktown, OH	C+	B	C
Benton Ridge, OH	A-	A-	A-
McComb, OH	A-	B	A
Bairdstown, OH	A+	B+	A-
Vanlue, OH	D	D+	D-
West Independence, OH	D-	D	F
North Baltimore, OH	C	C+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Findlay 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
Bluffton, SC	C	C+	C+
Brookline, MA	C	C-	C-
Campbell, CA	D	C-	C-
Canovanas, PR	D-	D	D
Evans, GA	A	A	A
Crown Point, IN	B	A-	A-
Dunwoody, GA	C	B+	B+
Sebring, FL	A+	B-	B-
Sterling, VA	B	A	A
Rockwall, TX	C	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Findlay 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 Findlay, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Findlay schools on SchoolGrade

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