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

Crime per Capita in Mount Orab

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Mount Orab.

 

Mount Orab, OH Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
C
Other Crime Grade
B+

$3.08 million

Cost of Crime™ for Mount Orab, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $889 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Mount Orab ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of cities but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to Mount Orab's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mount Orab is 22.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mount Orab Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mount Orab varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Mount Orab, OH see the most incidents - about 35 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mount Orab, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Mount Orab for 2025 is $3,084,702. This translates to approximately $337 per resident and $889 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Mount Orab. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mount Orab Compared to Other Cities?

Mount Orab, OH: $337
East Cleveland, OH: $1687
Apple Valley, OH: $154
Ohio: $441
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mount Orab is $337 per year, which is $127 less than the national average and $104 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mount Orab:
  • In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,350 more than in Mount Orab.
  • In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $184 less than in Mount Orab

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Mount Orab for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Mount Orab
Cost per Mount Orab Resident
Murder
$925,591
$101
Rape/Sexual Assault
$441,229
$48
Robbery
$139,260
$15
Assault
$310,378
$34
Kidnapping
$79,453
$9
Vehicle Theft
$97,526
$11
Burglary
$174,510
$19
Theft
$541,812
$59
Arson
$21,092
$2
Vandalism
$226,095
$25
Animal Cruelty
$2,185
$0
Drug Crimes
$89,357
$10
Identity Theft
$36,216
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$3,084,702
$337

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mount Orab, 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 Mount Orab totals $8,398,902 ($918 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,483,603 ($1,255 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 Mount Orab 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 central part of the city 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 Mount Orab’s 9,152 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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Mount Orab 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 Mount Orab residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.181
Robbery
0.4837
Rape
0.7951
Murder
0.0538
Total Violent Crime
2.514 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.43
Vehicle Theft
0.6882
Burglary
2.102
Arson
0.0954
Total Property Crime
14.32 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1432
Drug Crimes
1.320
Vandalism
3.458
Identity Theft
0.5113
Animal Cruelty
0.0323
Total "Other" Rate
5.465 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mount Orab 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
C-
B-
B-
D+
B-
B-
D
D+
D+
A-
A+
A+
C+
B+
B+
A
B+
B+
C
C
C
B+
A
A
D-
D-
D-
B+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Mount Orab 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 Mount Orab, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Mount Orab schools on SchoolGrade

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