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

Crime per Capita in Mahoning County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Mahoning County.

 

Mahoning County, OH Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

C+
C-
Other Crime Grade
C

$113.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for Mahoning County, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,126 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Mahoning County ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of counties but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Mahoning County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Mahoning County is 33.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mahoning County Residents generally consider the west part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mahoning County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 18 in the northeast areas to 1 in 47 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Mahoning County, OH see the most incidents - about 1,354 per year. In contrast, the west part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 431 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mahoning County, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Mahoning County for 2025 is $113,441,133. This translates to approximately $491 per resident and $1,126 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Mahoning County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mahoning County Compared to Other Counties?

Mahoning County, OH: $491
Cuyahoga County, OH: $713
Medina County, OH: $237
Ohio: $441
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mahoning County is $491 per year, which is $27 more than the national average and $50 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Mahoning County:
  • In Cuyahoga County, OH, crime costs $713 per person, which is $222 more than in Mahoning County.
  • In Medina County, OH, crime costs $237 per person, which is $254 less than in Mahoning County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Mahoning County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Mahoning County
Cost per Mahoning County Resident
Murder
$30.9 million
$134
Rape/Sexual Assault
$13.1 million
$57
Robbery
$4.35 million
$19
Assault
$13.0 million
$56
Kidnapping
$2.00 million
$9
Vehicle Theft
$9.33 million
$40
Burglary
$6.01 million
$26
Theft
$16.0 million
$69
Arson
$524,004
$2
Vandalism
$10.6 million
$46
Animal Cruelty
$80,301
$0
Drug Crimes
$5.06 million
$22
Identity Theft
$2.41 million
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$113,441,133
$491

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mahoning County, 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 Mahoning County totals $272,833,249 ($1,181 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $386,274,381 ($1,671 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 Mahoning County 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 south part of the county 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 Mahoning County’s 231,105 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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Mahoning County 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 Mahoning County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.966
Robbery
0.5980
Rape
0.9326
Murder
0.0711
Total Violent Crime
3.567 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.39
Vehicle Theft
2.607
Burglary
2.867
Arson
0.0939
Total Property Crime
18.96 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1429
Drug Crimes
2.961
Vandalism
6.448
Identity Theft
1.349
Animal Cruelty
0.0470
Total "Other" Rate
10.95 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

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

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
B-
C
B
B-
C+
A
A-
B+
A
A
A-
B
A-
B-
A
A
B+
B
A-
C+
C-
B
D+
A
B+
A
A+
A+
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Mahoning County is higher versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A
A
B
D
D
B
C-
C-
C-
B
B
D-
D+
D+
D-
D
D
A+
A+
A+
A-
B
B
A
B
B
C-
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Mahoning County is less safe than 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 Mahoning County, OH average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Mahoning County schools on SchoolGrade

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