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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.65 million

Cost of Crime™ for Northwood, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $863 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Northwood ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Northwood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Northwood is 28.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Northwood Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Northwood varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Northwood, OH see the most incidents - about 48 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Northwood, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Northwood for 2025 is $2,646,812. This translates to approximately $358 per resident and $863 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Northwood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Northwood, OH:	$358
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Northwood is $358 per year, which is $106 less than the national average and $83 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Northwood:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,329 more than in Northwood.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $205 less than in Northwood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Northwood	Cost per Northwood Resident
Murder	$375,714	$51
Rape/Sexual Assault	$395,136	$53
Robbery	$127,078	$17
Assault	$300,136	$41
Kidnapping	$82,830	$11
Vehicle Theft	$217,912	$29
Burglary	$178,645	$24
Theft	$468,173	$63
Arson	$18,114	$2
Vandalism	$224,761	$30
Animal Cruelty	$1,697	$0
Drug Crimes	$172,427	$23
Identity Theft	$84,189	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$2,646,812	$358

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Northwood, 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 Northwood totals $4,536,066 ($614 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,182,878 ($972 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 Northwood 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 southeast 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 Northwood’s 7,391 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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Northwood 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 Northwood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.414
Robbery	0.5466
Rape	0.8817
Murder	0.0270
Total Violent Crime	2.869 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.23
Vehicle Theft	1.904
Burglary	2.665
Arson	0.1015
Total Property Crime	16.90 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1848
Drug Crimes	3.154
Vandalism	4.257
Identity Theft	1.472
Animal Cruelty	0.0310
Total "Other" Rate	9.098 (C)

Individual Northwood Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Walbridge, OH	B	B	C+
Oregon, OH	D+	C	D+
Millbury, OH	A	B+	A
Rossford, OH	D+	C-	D
Latcha, OH	A-	C	B+
Lime City, OH	F	F	F
Harbor View, OH	F	D-	F
Clay Center, OH	A+	A-	A+
Lemoyne, OH	A-	A-	B+
Williston, OH	B-	A-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Northwood is similar 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
Zelienople, PA	A+	A+	A+
Anaconda, MT	D-	D-	D-
Waveland, MS	A-	A+	A+
Beech Island, SC	D+	D-	D-
Waverly, TN	D	D-	D-
Alpine, TX	F	F	F
Bedford, PA	B	B	B
Atlantic Highlands, NJ	A-	A+	A+
Albertson, NY	B-	A-	A-
Albany, KY	D+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Northwood is as safe as 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 Northwood, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Northwood schools on SchoolGrade

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