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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$5.47 million

Cost of Crime™ for Norwalk, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $569 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Norwalk ranks in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 72% of cities but less safe than 28%. This analysis applies only to Norwalk's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Norwalk is 17.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Norwalk Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Norwalk varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 47 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 92 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Norwalk, OH see the most incidents - about 76 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 17 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Norwalk, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Norwalk for 2025 is $5,468,779. This translates to approximately $243 per resident and $569 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Norwalk. 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): 24.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

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

Norwalk, OH:	$243
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Norwalk is $243 per year, which is $222 less than the national average and $198 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Norwalk:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,444 more than in Norwalk.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $89 less than in Norwalk

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Norwalk	Cost per Norwalk Resident
Murder	$965,691	$43
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.18 million	$52
Robbery	$232,104	$10
Assault	$634,751	$28
Kidnapping	$146,510	$6
Vehicle Theft	$125,987	$6
Burglary	$239,999	$11
Theft	$864,948	$38
Arson	$52,051	$2
Vandalism	$529,935	$24
Animal Cruelty	$6,527	$0
Drug Crimes	$421,111	$19
Identity Theft	$70,622	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$5,468,779	$243

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk totals $12,347,779 ($548 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $17,816,557 ($790 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk’s 22,541 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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Norwalk 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 Norwalk residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9805
Robbery	0.3274
Rape	0.8623
Murder	0.0228
Total Violent Crime	2.193 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.409
Vehicle Theft	0.3609
Burglary	1.174
Arson	0.0956
Total Property Crime	9.040 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1072
Drug Crimes	2.526
Vandalism	3.291
Identity Theft	0.4048
Animal Cruelty	0.0391
Total "Other" Rate	6.368 (B)

Individual Norwalk Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Standardsburg, OH	C+	B+	C-
Milan, OH	B+	A-	B
Monroeville, OH	B-	B+	C+
Peru, OH	C+	C	C
East Townsend, OH	A	D+	A+
Collins, OH	A-	D+	A
Olena, OH	A	A	A-
North Monroeville, OH	C+	B-	C
Shinrock, OH	B+	C+	B
Berlinville, OH	B	C+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Norwalk 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
Westerly, RI	B	A	A
Billerica, MA	A	B+	B+
Blue Island, IL	D+	D	D
Breaux Bridge, LA	D	D	D
Caledonia, MI	A	B+	B+
Candler-McAfee, GA	D-	F	F
Canfield, OH	B	B	B
Capitol Heights, MD	D	F	F
Carrboro, NC	C-	C	C
Washington, NC	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Norwalk 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 Norwalk, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Norwalk schools on SchoolGrade

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