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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$29,782

Cost of Crime™ for Garden City, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $795 per household.

More cost data

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Garden City 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 Garden City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Garden City is 19.96 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Garden City, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Garden City for 2025 is $29,782. This translates to approximately $307 per resident and $795 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Garden City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Garden City Compared to Other Cities?

Garden City, OH:	$307
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Garden City is $307 per year, which is $157 less than the national average and $134 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Garden City:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,380 more than in Garden City.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $153 less than in Garden City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Garden City	Cost per Garden City Resident
Murder	$6,743	$70
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,931	$51
Robbery	$2,200	$23
Assault	$3,871	$40
Kidnapping	$1,260	$13
Vehicle Theft	$102	$1
Burglary	$1,264	$13
Theft	$3,725	$38
Arson	$268	$3
Vandalism	$3,542	$37
Animal Cruelty	$13	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,826	$19
Identity Theft	$36	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$29,782	$307

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Garden City, 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 Garden City totals $70,589 ($728 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $100,371 ($1,035 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 Garden City 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 Garden City’s 97 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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Garden City 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 Garden City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.389
Robbery	0.7211
Rape	0.8385
Murder	0.0370
Total Violent Crime	2.986 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.416
Vehicle Theft	0.0681
Burglary	1.436
Arson	0.1145
Total Property Crime	9.035 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2143
Drug Crimes	2.545
Vandalism	5.111
Identity Theft	0.0479
Animal Cruelty	0.0179
Total "Other" Rate	7.936 (C+)

Individual Garden City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Buckhorn, OH	C	F	A-
Wheelersburg, OH	B-	B	B
Powellsville, OH	B	D	A
Siloam, KY	D+	A-	D
Franklin Furnace, OH	B-	C	B
Lyra, OH	B+	B	B+
Maloneton, KY	C-	B+	C-
Scioto Furnace, OH	C-	D	B-
Slocums, OH	C+	A-	B
Ohio Furnace, OH	A-	B-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Garden City 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
McPhersonville, SC	D-	D+	D+
Walesville, NY	A-	A+	A+
Masterson, TX	D-	D-	D-
Wales, ND	F	D-	D-
Maxwell, KY	B-	B+	B+
Mayville, OR	F	D-	D-
Mc Indoe Falls, VT	B	B	B
Wainola, MI	B+	C+	C+
McCullochs Mills, PA	A+	A	A
McCullough, AL	C-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Garden City 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 Garden City, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Garden City schools on SchoolGrade

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