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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$4.87 million

Cost of Crime™ for Kenton, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,147 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Kenton ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Kenton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kenton is 28.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kenton Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kenton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Kenton, OH see the most incidents - about 59 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 14 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kenton, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Kenton for 2025 is $4,869,660. This translates to approximately $451 per resident and $1,147 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Kenton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Kenton, OH:	$451
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kenton is $451 per year, which is $13 less than the national average and $10 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kenton:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,236 more than in Kenton.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $298 less than in Kenton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Kenton	Cost per Kenton Resident
Murder	$1.55 million	$143
Rape/Sexual Assault	$574,215	$53
Robbery	$185,833	$17
Assault	$742,044	$69
Kidnapping	$99,985	$9
Vehicle Theft	$50,059	$5
Burglary	$185,623	$17
Theft	$745,611	$69
Arson	$23,951	$2
Vandalism	$408,218	$38
Animal Cruelty	$3,060	$0
Drug Crimes	$216,241	$20
Identity Theft	$87,469	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$4,869,660	$451

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kenton, 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 Kenton totals $13,282,916 ($1,231 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $18,152,576 ($1,682 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 Kenton 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 central 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 Kenton’s 10,794 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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Kenton 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 Kenton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.394
Robbery	0.5473
Rape	0.8774
Murder	0.0763
Total Violent Crime	3.895 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.34
Vehicle Theft	0.2995
Burglary	1.896
Arson	0.0919
Total Property Crime	15.63 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1528
Drug Crimes	2.708
Vandalism	5.294
Identity Theft	1.047
Animal Cruelty	0.0383
Total "Other" Rate	9.240 (C)

Individual Kenton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lynn, OH	C-	D	C
Grant, OH	C-	B-	D
Foraker, OH	B+	B	B+
Ridgeway, OH	B	C-	A-
Mount Victory, OH	B-	D+	A-
Dola, OH	B	C-	B-
Patterson, OH	A	C	A-
Jump, OH	C+	B-	C+
Dunkirk, OH	B-	B+	B-
Forest, OH	B	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kenton 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
Castle Pines North, CO	D-	D+	D+
Canyon Lake, CA	B+	C+	C+
Cape May, NJ	B+	C	C
Cardiff By The Sea, CA	D+	D+	D+
Carl Junction, MO	B	B-	B-
Carmel, CA	C-	C-	C-
Carroll, IA	C+	C-	C-
Carthage, MS	B+	A+	A+
Carver, MA	A	B+	B+
Canastota, NY	B+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Kenton is as safe as the Ohio state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Kenton, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Kenton schools on SchoolGrade

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