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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$846,086

Cost of Crime™ for Hamersville, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $831 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Hamersville ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Hamersville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hamersville is 19.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hamersville Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hamersville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Hamersville, OH see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hamersville, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Hamersville for 2025 is $846,086. This translates to approximately $300 per resident and $831 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Hamersville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Hamersville, OH:	$300
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hamersville is $300 per year, which is $165 less than the national average and $141 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hamersville:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,387 more than in Hamersville.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $146 less than in Hamersville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hamersville	Cost per Hamersville Resident
Murder	$279,307	$99
Rape/Sexual Assault	$120,759	$43
Robbery	$44,137	$16
Assault	$54,549	$19
Kidnapping	$22,911	$8
Vehicle Theft	$23,461	$8
Burglary	$35,337	$13
Theft	$146,003	$52
Arson	$6,813	$2
Vandalism	$77,340	$27
Animal Cruelty	$557	$0
Drug Crimes	$30,565	$11
Identity Theft	$4,347	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$846,086	$300

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hamersville, 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 Hamersville totals $2,466,302 ($874 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,312,388 ($1,173 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 Hamersville 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 Hamersville’s 2,823 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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Hamersville 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 Hamersville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6728
Robbery	0.4970
Rape	0.7055
Murder	0.0526
Total Violent Crime	1.928 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.986
Vehicle Theft	0.5367
Burglary	1.380
Arson	0.0999
Total Property Crime	12.00 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1338
Drug Crimes	1.464
Vandalism	3.835
Identity Theft	0.1990
Animal Cruelty	0.0267
Total "Other" Rate	5.658 (B)

Individual Hamersville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Yankeetown, OH	B	B+	C+
Feesburg, OH	C	A	C-
Neals Corner, OH	B-	B-	C-
Bethel, OH	C+	B-	C-
Mount Olive, OH	C+	B-	C-
Wahlsburg, OH	C+	B+	C
Georgetown, OH	C+	B	C+
Cedron, OH	B+	B+	B-
Utopia, OH	C+	B+	C-
Felicity, OH	C-	C	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hamersville 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
Hull, IA	A	A	A
Moline, MI	A	B+	B+
Edgar, WI	A-	B	B
Darien, WI	A-	B	B
Stanfield, OR	C+	C+	C+
York, AL	F	F	F
Myrtle Grove, GA	B+	A-	A-
Nauvoo, AL	C	B-	B-
Ponce de Leon, FL	A+	A	A
Ranburne, AL	B-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Hamersville 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 Hamersville, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Hamersville schools on SchoolGrade

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