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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$434,267

Cost of Crime™ for Jackson Center, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $679 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Jackson Center ranks in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 83% of cities but less safe than 17%. This analysis applies only to Jackson Center's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Jackson Center is 14.46 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Jackson Center Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Jackson Center varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 106 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Jackson Center, OH see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Jackson Center, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Jackson Center for 2025 is $434,267. This translates to approximately $268 per resident and $679 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Jackson Center. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Jackson Center Compared to Other Cities?

Jackson Center, OH:	$268
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Jackson Center is $268 per year, which is $196 less than the national average and $173 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Jackson Center:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,419 more than in Jackson Center.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $115 less than in Jackson Center

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Jackson Center	Cost per Jackson Center Resident
Murder	$184,142	$114
Rape/Sexual Assault	$74,084	$46
Robbery	$14,171	$9
Assault	$19,194	$12
Kidnapping	$9,678	$6
Vehicle Theft	$6,022	$4
Burglary	$10,085	$6
Theft	$64,181	$40
Arson	$3,424	$2
Vandalism	$26,589	$16
Animal Cruelty	$366	$0
Drug Crimes	$20,316	$13
Identity Theft	$2,014	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$434,267	$268

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Jackson Center, 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 Jackson Center totals $1,585,773 ($979 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,020,040 ($1,248 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 Jackson Center 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 Jackson Center’s 1,619 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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Jackson Center 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 Jackson Center residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4128
Robbery	0.2783
Rape	0.7547
Murder	0.0605
Total Violent Crime	1.506 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.654
Vehicle Theft	0.2402
Burglary	0.6868
Arson	0.0876
Total Property Crime	8.669 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0986
Drug Crimes	1.696
Vandalism	2.299
Identity Theft	0.1607
Animal Cruelty	0.0306
Total "Other" Rate	4.285 (A-)

Individual Jackson Center Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Santa Fe, OH	C-	B+	D
Montra, OH	A+	A	A+
Maplewood, OH	A-	A-	B+
Lewistown, OH	B	B-	B-
Botkins, OH	A	A-	A
St. Johns, OH	C	A	D
Port Jefferson, OH	B-	B	C
Lakeview, OH	C+	C+	C+
Russells Point, OH	B-	B-	B-
Logansville, OH	B	C+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Jackson Center 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
Mohawk, TN	D-	D-	D-
Port Orford, OR	D	D-	D-
Polo, MO	D+	F	F
Plymouth, CA	C-	D-	D-
Pleasureville, KY	B	B+	B+
Ola, AR	D+	C	C
Ocean Ridge, FL	A-	B	B
Nova, OH	A-	B	B
Nicholson, MS	A	A+	A+
New Holland, OH	C+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Jackson Center 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 Jackson Center, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 75% actual proficiency versus 68% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Jackson Center schools on SchoolGrade

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