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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$726,981

Cost of Crime™ for Lafayette, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $990 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Lafayette ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of cities but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to Lafayette's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lafayette is 25.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lafayette Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lafayette varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 81 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Lafayette, OH see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lafayette, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Lafayette for 2025 is $726,981. This translates to approximately $358 per resident and $990 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Lafayette. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

Lafayette, OH:	$358
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lafayette is $358 per year, which is $106 less than the national average and $83 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lafayette:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,329 more than in Lafayette.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $204 less than in Lafayette

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lafayette	Cost per Lafayette Resident
Murder	$152,992	$75
Rape/Sexual Assault	$109,443	$54
Robbery	$30,408	$15
Assault	$116,759	$57
Kidnapping	$18,379	$9
Vehicle Theft	$8,369	$4
Burglary	$46,236	$23
Theft	$98,932	$49
Arson	$5,058	$2
Vandalism	$78,278	$39
Animal Cruelty	$209	$0
Drug Crimes	$24,702	$12
Identity Theft	$37,215	$18
Total Cost of Crime	$726,981	$358

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette totals $1,585,031 ($780 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,312,012 ($1,138 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette’s 2,031 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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Lafayette 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 Lafayette residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.002
Robbery	0.4760
Rape	0.8887
Murder	0.0401
Total Violent Crime	3.407 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.406
Vehicle Theft	0.2661
Burglary	2.510
Arson	0.1031
Total Property Crime	12.28 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1492
Drug Crimes	1.644
Vandalism	5.395
Identity Theft	2.367
Animal Cruelty	0.0139
Total "Other" Rate	9.570 (C-)

Individual Lafayette Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Harrod, OH	B+	B	A-
Beaverdam, OH	B	B+	B-
Slabtown, OH	B	C+	B
Westminster, OH	A-	A	A-
Ada, OH	D	D	D-
Maysville, OH	C+	C-	C-
Alger, OH	C+	C-	C+
West Newton, OH	B+	B	B+
Yoder, OH	A	A	A-
Cairo, OH	B	C+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lafayette 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
Shamokin Dam, PA	B-	A-	A-
Gilbert, IA	A	A+	A+
Glenford, OH	B+	A	A
Goodrich, TX	D+	D	D
Hayneville, AL	F	F	F
Henderson, LA	D	D+	D+
Henrico, NC	D	D	D
Highfill, AR	D	D+	D+
Holstein, IA	C	D	D
Hope Hull, AL	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Lafayette 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 Lafayette, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 68% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lafayette schools on SchoolGrade

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