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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.42 million

Cost of Crime™ for Norton, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $730 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Norton ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of cities but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to Norton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Norton is 22.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Norton Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Norton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 67 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Norton, OH see the most incidents - about 51 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Norton, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Norton for 2025 is $3,419,265. This translates to approximately $303 per resident and $730 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Norton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Norton, OH:	$303
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Norton is $303 per year, which is $161 less than the national average and $138 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Norton:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,384 more than in Norton.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $149 less than in Norton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Norton	Cost per Norton Resident
Murder	$576,831	$51
Rape/Sexual Assault	$631,017	$56
Robbery	$147,634	$13
Assault	$307,065	$27
Kidnapping	$83,886	$7
Vehicle Theft	$295,066	$26
Burglary	$216,974	$19
Theft	$530,949	$47
Arson	$25,431	$2
Vandalism	$331,338	$29
Animal Cruelty	$2,925	$0
Drug Crimes	$208,602	$18
Identity Theft	$61,545	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$3,419,265	$303

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Norton, 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 Norton totals $7,012,331 ($621 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,431,596 ($924 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 Norton 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 Norton’s 11,289 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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Norton 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 Norton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9471
Robbery	0.4158
Rape	0.9219
Murder	0.0272
Total Violent Crime	2.312 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.081
Vehicle Theft	1.688
Burglary	2.119
Arson	0.0933
Total Property Crime	12.98 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1226
Drug Crimes	2.498
Vandalism	4.108
Identity Theft	0.7044
Animal Cruelty	0.0350
Total "Other" Rate	7.468 (C+)

Individual Norton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Barberton, OH	D	C-	D
Copley, OH	B	A	B
Wadsworth, OH	A-	A-	B+
Doylestown, OH	A+	B+	A+
Portage Lakes, OH	D	B-	D-
Fairlawn, OH	D-	C-	D-
New Franklin, OH	B+	B	B
Akron, OH	D+	C	D+
Sharon Center, OH	A+	A+	A
Silver Creek, OH	A+	A	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Norton 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
Woods Cross, UT	C+	B	B
Baker City, OR	C-	B	B
Bargersville, IN	B-	A	A
Batesville, IN	A	A-	A-
Bath, PA	A	A	A
Beachwood, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Bedford Heights, OH	D-	D+	D+
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO	F	D-	D-
Woodland Park, CO	D-	D+	D+
Woodmere, LA	D	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Norton 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 Norton, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 66% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Norton schools on SchoolGrade

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