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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$147,506

Cost of Crime™ for Oceola, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $753 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Oceola ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Oceola's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Oceola is 21.46 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oceola Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Oceola varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Oceola, OH see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oceola, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Oceola for 2025 is $147,506. This translates to approximately $302 per resident and $753 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Oceola. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

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

Oceola, OH:	$302
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oceola is $302 per year, which is $163 less than the national average and $139 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Oceola:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,385 more than in Oceola.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $148 less than in Oceola

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Oceola	Cost per Oceola Resident
Murder	$38,839	$79
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,138	$51
Robbery	$8,693	$18
Assault	$10,080	$21
Kidnapping	$5,393	$11
Vehicle Theft	$630	$1
Burglary	$5,743	$12
Theft	$28,241	$58
Arson	$913	$2
Vandalism	$6,350	$13
Animal Cruelty	$65	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,014	$10
Identity Theft	$12,409	$25
Total Cost of Crime	$147,506	$302

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oceola, 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 Oceola totals $385,296 ($788 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $532,803 ($1,090 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 Oceola 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 Oceola’s 489 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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Oceola 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 Oceola residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7178
Robbery	0.5651
Rape	0.8478
Murder	0.0423
Total Violent Crime	2.173 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.15
Vehicle Theft	0.0832
Burglary	1.295
Arson	0.0773
Total Property Crime	12.61 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1819
Drug Crimes	1.386
Vandalism	1.818
Identity Theft	3.278
Animal Cruelty	0.0179
Total "Other" Rate	6.682 (B-)

Individual Oceola Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Nevada, OH	C	B	D+
Lemert, OH	B	B+	B-
Seal, OH	A	A	B+
Wyandot, OH	B-	B	B-
Bucyrus, OH	C	C	C-
Brokensword, OH	C	C-	C
Deunquat, OH	B-	C+	C
Little Sandusky, OH	A-	A-	B+
Ridgeton, OH	C-	D+	C-
Sycamore, OH	B-	C+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Oceola 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
Riceville, LA	D+	C	C
McNary, LA	D-	D-	D-
McSwain, CA	B-	C-	C-
Ranier, MN	F	D	D
Raymilton, PA	A+	A+	A+
Reeves Crossing, DE	B	C	C
Reka, GA	B	A	A
Rexville, WA	F	D+	D+
Rhonesboro, TX	C-	C-	C-
McKinleyville, WV	C+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Oceola 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 Oceola, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Oceola schools on SchoolGrade

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