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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$157,884

Cost of Crime™ for Leonardsburg, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $514 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Leonardsburg ranks in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 87% of cities but less safe than 13%. This analysis applies only to Leonardsburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Leonardsburg is 13.42 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Leonardsburg Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Leonardsburg varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 65 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 103 in the northeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Leonardsburg, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Leonardsburg for 2025 is $157,884. This translates to approximately $205 per resident and $514 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Leonardsburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.1%

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

Leonardsburg, OH:	$205
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Leonardsburg is $205 per year, which is $259 less than the national average and $236 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Leonardsburg:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,482 more than in Leonardsburg.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $51 less than in Leonardsburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Leonardsburg	Cost per Leonardsburg Resident
Murder	$33,834	$44
Rape/Sexual Assault	$41,640	$54
Robbery	$6,521	$8
Assault	$7,072	$9
Kidnapping	$4,190	$5
Vehicle Theft	$6,773	$9
Burglary	$9,003	$12
Theft	$20,730	$27
Arson	$1,666	$2
Vandalism	$10,828	$14
Animal Cruelty	$306	$0
Drug Crimes	$13,169	$17
Identity Theft	$2,150	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$157,884	$205

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Leonardsburg, 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 Leonardsburg totals $429,420 ($557 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $587,304 ($762 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 Leonardsburg 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 Leonardsburg’s 771 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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Leonardsburg 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 Leonardsburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3194
Robbery	0.2689
Rape	0.8907
Murder	0.0234
Total Violent Crime	1.502 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.192
Vehicle Theft	0.5673
Burglary	1.287
Arson	0.0895
Total Property Crime	7.136 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0896
Drug Crimes	2.309
Vandalism	1.966
Identity Theft	0.3603
Animal Cruelty	0.0537
Total "Other" Rate	4.779 (B+)

Individual Leonardsburg Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kilbourne, OH	A+	A+	A+
Ashley, OH	C+	B	C
Delaware, OH	B+	B	B+
Warrensburg, OH	C-	A-	D
Westfield, OH	C+	A-	D+
Radnor, OH	C	A-	D+
West Berlin, OH	A	B+	A+
Waldo, OH	A-	A-	B+
White Sulphur, OH	B-	A+	C
Olive Green, OH	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Leonardsburg 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
Delia, KS	C	B+	B+
Vaughns Mill, KY	C	B-	B-
Dyas, AL	B	A-	A-
Dunbarton, NH	A+	A+	A+
Dugway, NY	C+	C-	C-
Dry Run, PA	A+	A+	A+
Dover, KY	B-	A-	A-
Douglas, AL	B-	B-	B-
Denver, NY	A	B	B
Denmark, IA	A-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Leonardsburg 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 Leonardsburg, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Leonardsburg schools on SchoolGrade

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