The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Painesville on the Lake, OH: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$29,188

Cost of Crime™ for Painesville on the Lake, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $553 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Painesville on the Lake 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 Painesville on the Lake, OH Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Painesville on the Lake ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Painesville on the Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Painesville on the Lake is 20.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Painesville on the Lake, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Painesville on the Lake for 2025 is $29,188. This translates to approximately $275 per resident and $553 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Painesville on the Lake. 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): 26.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Painesville on the Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Painesville on the Lake, OH:	$275
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Painesville on the Lake is $275 per year, which is $189 less than the national average and $166 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Painesville on the Lake:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,412 more than in Painesville on the Lake.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $122 less than in Painesville on the Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Painesville on the Lake	Cost per Painesville on the Lake Resident
Murder	$3,823	$36
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,354	$51
Robbery	$1,073	$10
Assault	$4,607	$43
Kidnapping	$1,100	$10
Vehicle Theft	$2,375	$22
Burglary	$969	$9
Theft	$4,734	$45
Arson	$199	$2
Vandalism	$2,698	$25
Animal Cruelty	$20	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,900	$18
Identity Theft	$334	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$29,188	$275

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Painesville on the Lake, 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 Painesville on the Lake totals $52,821 ($498 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $82,009 ($774 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 Painesville on the Lake 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 Painesville on the Lake’s 106 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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Painesville on the Lake 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 Painesville on the Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.513
Robbery	0.3219
Rape	0.8330
Murder	0.0192
Total Violent Crime	2.687 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.623
Vehicle Theft	1.447
Burglary	1.008
Arson	0.0779
Total Property Crime	11.16 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1712
Drug Crimes	2.424
Vandalism	3.563
Identity Theft	0.4073
Animal Cruelty	0.0260
Total "Other" Rate	6.591 (B-)

Individual Painesville on the Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Perry, OH	A	A-	A
Fairport Harbor, OH	D	C-	D
Painesville, OH	C+	B	C
North Perry, OH	A+	A+	A
Grand River, OH	C	B+	D+
Madison, OH	B+	B+	B-
South Madison, OH	A	A-	A-
North Madison, OH	C	C+	C-
Mentor, OH	C	B+	C-
Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH	C+	A-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Painesville on the Lake 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
Oldtown, IL	A	A	A
Riverton, AL	D-	D-	D-
Riverside, WI	C+	C+	C+
Paradise, KS	F	F	F
Paradise, AZ	C+	D	D
Overton, NV	F	F	F
Ophir, UT	D+	D+	D+
Ong, NE	C-	F	F
Olney, KY	D+	C	C
Riverview, TN	B-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Painesville on the Lake 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 Painesville on the Lake, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Painesville on the Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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