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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$149,636

Cost of Crime™ for Newman, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $926 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Newman ranks in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 59% of cities but less safe than 41%. This analysis applies only to Newman's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Newman is 21.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Newman Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Newman varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 78 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Newman, OH see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Newman, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Newman for 2025 is $149,636. This translates to approximately $336 per resident and $926 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Newman. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Newman, OH:	$336
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Newman is $336 per year, which is $129 less than the national average and $105 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Newman:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,351 more than in Newman.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $182 less than in Newman

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Newman	Cost per Newman Resident
Murder	$42,341	$95
Rape/Sexual Assault	$24,182	$54
Robbery	$5,817	$13
Assault	$8,803	$20
Kidnapping	$6,384	$14
Vehicle Theft	$18,191	$41
Burglary	$6,192	$14
Theft	$25,546	$57
Arson	$918	$2
Vandalism	$6,806	$15
Animal Cruelty	$42	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,956	$9
Identity Theft	$458	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$149,636	$336

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Newman, 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 Newman totals $401,696 ($901 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $551,332 ($1,236 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 Newman 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 Newman’s 446 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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Newman 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 Newman residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6873
Robbery	0.4146
Rape	0.8942
Murder	0.0505
Total Violent Crime	2.047 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.06
Vehicle Theft	2.634
Burglary	1.531
Arson	0.0852
Total Property Crime	15.31 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2361
Drug Crimes	1.199
Vandalism	2.136
Identity Theft	0.1326
Animal Cruelty	0.0128
Total "Other" Rate	3.717 (A)

Individual Newman Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Prospect, OH	B-	C+	C
Green Camp, OH	A	B+	A
Radnor, OH	C	A-	D+
Oak Knoll, OH	A+	A	A+
Essex, OH	B+	B	B-
Waldo, OH	A-	A-	B+
Richwood, OH	A-	B	B
Magnetic Springs, OH	A-	B	B+
Claiborne, OH	A	C+	A+
Warrensburg, OH	C-	A-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Newman 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
Bolckow, MO	B-	A-	A-
Vermilion, IL	B+	A	A
Burdette, AR	D	D+	D+
Browning, MO	B-	D+	D+
Brooklyn Heights, MO	B-	D+	D+
Brook Forest, CO	D	C-	C-
Brevig Mission, AK	D-	F	F
Bratt, FL	A+	A	A
Bradley, FL	A-	B	B
Bosworth, MO	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Newman 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 Newman, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Newman schools on SchoolGrade

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