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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$145,181

Cost of Crime™ for Mark Center, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $586 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Mark Center ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Mark Center's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mark Center is 23.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mark Center Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mark Center varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Mark Center, OH see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mark Center, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Mark Center for 2025 is $145,181. This translates to approximately $268 per resident and $586 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Mark Center. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 66.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 20.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

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

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mark 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 Mark Center:

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

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mark Center	Cost per Mark Center Resident
Murder	$20,830	$39
Rape/Sexual Assault	$29,968	$55
Robbery	$11,304	$21
Assault	$7,937	$15
Kidnapping	$3,897	$7
Vehicle Theft	$2,272	$4
Burglary	$5,295	$10
Theft	$35,602	$66
Arson	$1,266	$2
Vandalism	$16,089	$30
Animal Cruelty	$131	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,473	$14
Identity Theft	$3,117	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$145,181	$268

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mark 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 Mark Center totals $290,681 ($537 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $435,862 ($806 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 Mark 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 Mark Center’s 541 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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Mark 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 Mark Center residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5108
Robbery	0.6643
Rape	0.9136
Murder	0.0205
Total Violent Crime	2.109 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.71
Vehicle Theft	0.2712
Burglary	1.079
Arson	0.0969
Total Property Crime	14.15 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1188
Drug Crimes	1.867
Vandalism	4.163
Identity Theft	0.7443
Animal Cruelty	0.0328
Total "Other" Rate	6.926 (B-)

Individual Mark Center Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sherwood, OH	A-	B+	B+
Cecil, OH	A-	B-	B+
Hicksville, OH	B-	B+	C+
Farmer, OH	A-	B+	A-
Ney, OH	A	A-	A-
Antwerp, OH	A	B-	A+
Williams Center, OH	B+	B	B
Junction, OH	A-	B	B+
Paulding, OH	C+	D+	C+
Newville, IN	A-	A-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mark 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
Mount Pleasant, WA	C-	C	C
Rock Spring, NC	C-	C	C
Rock, MI	B-	C	C
Robles Del Rio, CA	A	A	A
Ritchie, TN	D+	D+	D+
Ripley, CA	C+	C	C
Ridgley, MO	A-	C+	C+
Richford, WI	A	A	A
Richardson, NC	D+	C	C
Naturita, CO	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Mark 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 Mark Center, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Mark Center schools on SchoolGrade

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