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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$232,266

Cost of Crime™ for Melmore, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $609 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Melmore ranks in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 89% of cities but less safe than 11%. This analysis applies only to Melmore's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Melmore is 12.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Melmore Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Melmore varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 65 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 94 in the northeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Melmore, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Melmore for 2025 is $232,266. This translates to approximately $249 per resident and $609 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Melmore. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

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

Melmore, OH:	$249
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Melmore is $249 per year, which is $215 less than the national average and $192 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Melmore:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,438 more than in Melmore.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $95 less than in Melmore

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Melmore	Cost per Melmore Resident
Murder	$58,300	$62
Rape/Sexual Assault	$46,391	$50
Robbery	$9,538	$10
Assault	$46,944	$50
Kidnapping	$8,304	$9
Vehicle Theft	$3,253	$3
Burglary	$8,361	$9
Theft	$19,755	$21
Arson	$2,318	$2
Vandalism	$12,139	$13
Animal Cruelty	$248	$0
Drug Crimes	$13,482	$14
Identity Theft	$3,232	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$232,266	$249

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Melmore, 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 Melmore totals $625,863 ($671 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $858,129 ($920 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 Melmore 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 Melmore’s 933 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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Melmore 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 Melmore residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.752
Robbery	0.3250
Rape	0.8201
Murder	0.0333
Total Violent Crime	2.930 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.088
Vehicle Theft	0.2252
Burglary	0.9880
Arson	0.1029
Total Property Crime	5.404 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1468
Drug Crimes	1.954
Vandalism	1.821
Identity Theft	0.4476
Animal Cruelty	0.0360
Total "Other" Rate	4.405 (A-)

Individual Melmore Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mexico, OH	B+	B	B-
Plankton, OH	C	C-	C-
Tiffin, OH	B-	B	B-
Bloomville, OH	C-	C-	C-
Sycamore, OH	B-	C+	C+
Lykens, OH	C+	C-	C+
Deunquat, OH	B-	C+	C
Mc Cutchenville, OH	B+	B	B-
New Riegel, OH	A	A-	A-
Republic, OH	C-	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Melmore 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
Manitowish Waters, WI	B	B-	B-
Hills, MN	B	A	A
Hilltop, MN	F	F	F
Honey Creek, IA	A+	A+	A+
Hoover Town, WV	A+	B+	B+
Hopewell Springs, TN	C-	D	D
Howells, NE	C	C+	C+
Huffer, GA	A	A-	A-
Humphrey, AR	D-	D-	D-
Jacksontown, OH	A-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Melmore 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 Melmore, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 66% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Melmore schools on SchoolGrade

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