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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$100,902

Cost of Crime™ for Old Fort, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $561 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Old Fort ranks in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 93% of cities but less safe than 7%. This analysis applies only to Old Fort's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Old Fort is 11.24 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Old Fort Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Old Fort varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 60 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 130 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Old Fort, OH see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Old Fort, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Old Fort for 2025 is $100,902. This translates to approximately $250 per resident and $561 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Old Fort. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Old Fort Compared to Other Cities?

Old Fort, OH:	$250
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Old Fort is $250 per year, which is $214 less than the national average and $191 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Old Fort:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,437 more than in Old Fort.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $97 less than in Old Fort

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Old Fort	Cost per Old Fort Resident
Murder	$41,264	$102
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,618	$54
Robbery	$4,725	$12
Assault	$4,333	$11
Kidnapping	$2,951	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1,248	$3
Burglary	$3,990	$10
Theft	$8,946	$22
Arson	$856	$2
Vandalism	$7,425	$18
Animal Cruelty	$100	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,168	$8
Identity Theft	$278	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$100,902	$250

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Old Fort, 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 Old Fort totals $380,439 ($944 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $481,342 ($1,194 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 Old Fort 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 Old Fort’s 403 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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Old Fort 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 Old Fort residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3744
Robbery	0.3727
Rape	0.8847
Murder	0.0545
Total Violent Crime	1.686 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.286
Vehicle Theft	0.1999
Burglary	1.091
Arson	0.0879
Total Property Crime	5.666 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1208
Drug Crimes	1.063
Vandalism	2.579
Identity Theft	0.0892
Animal Cruelty	0.0335
Total "Other" Rate	3.885 (A-)

Individual Old Fort Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fort Seneca, OH	A+	A	A
Bettsville, OH	C-	F	B
Burgoon, OH	B	B-	B+
Green Springs, OH	B+	D	A-
Maple Grove, OH	C+	D	B-
Stony Prairie, OH	B	B	B-
Fremont, OH	C	C-	C-
Millersville, OH	B+	B-	A-
Kansas, OH	C+	F	B
Erlin, OH	C+	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Old Fort 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
Salladasburg, PA	A+	A+	A+
Rose Hill, IA	B	C+	C+
Ross, ND	D	B	B
Rosser, TX	A-	B+	B+
Rouseville, PA	A	C+	C+
Rowdy, KY	B	A-	A-
Ruby, MI	A	B	B
Rupert, GA	D-	D+	D+
Ryder, ND	D+	C	C
Sagetown, NY	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Old Fort 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 Old Fort, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 67% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Old Fort schools on SchoolGrade

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