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

Crime per Capita in Pickaway County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pickaway County.

 

Pickaway County, OH Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A-
B
Other Crime Grade
B+

$20.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pickaway County, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $870 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US county. Pickaway County ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of counties but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to Pickaway County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Pickaway County is 22.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pickaway County Residents generally consider the west part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pickaway County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 28 in the south areas to 1 in 65 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Pickaway County, OH see the most incidents - about 337 per year. In contrast, the west part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 44 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pickaway County, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Pickaway County for 2025 is $19,957,927. This translates to approximately $329 per resident and $870 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Pickaway County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pickaway County Compared to Other Counties?

Pickaway County, OH: $329
Cuyahoga County, OH: $713
Medina County, OH: $237
Ohio: $441
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pickaway County is $329 per year, which is $136 less than the national average and $112 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Pickaway County:
  • In Cuyahoga County, OH, crime costs $713 per person, which is $385 more than in Pickaway County.
  • In Medina County, OH, crime costs $237 per person, which is $92 less than in Pickaway County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pickaway County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pickaway County
Cost per Pickaway County Resident
Murder
$5.39 million
$89
Rape/Sexual Assault
$2.93 million
$48
Robbery
$686,401
$11
Assault
$2.16 million
$36
Kidnapping
$586,603
$10
Vehicle Theft
$731,623
$12
Burglary
$866,481
$14
Theft
$3.19 million
$52
Arson
$132,911
$2
Vandalism
$2.08 million
$34
Animal Cruelty
$10,057
$0
Drug Crimes
$863,050
$14
Identity Theft
$321,359
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$19,957,927
$329

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pickaway County, 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 Pickaway County totals $50,704,447 ($835 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $70,662,374 ($1,163 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 Pickaway County 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 east part of the county 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, of which Pickaway County has 1, have the same problem. Of Pickaway County’s 60,740 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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Pickaway County 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 Pickaway County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.239
Robbery
0.3593
Rape
0.7969
Murder
0.0473
Total Violent Crime
2.442 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.13
Vehicle Theft
0.7779
Burglary
1.573
Arson
0.0906
Total Property Crime
12.57 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1593
Drug Crimes
1.921
Vandalism
4.802
Identity Theft
0.6836
Animal Cruelty
0.0224
Total "Other" Rate
7.588 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

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

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
A+
B+
C-
B+
C-
B+
B+
B+
C+
B+
C-
B+
A
B+
B
C
B-
B+
A
B+
A
B
A
B+
B-
B
B+
B
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Pickaway County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
D+
D+
C-
D+
D+
D
D+
D+
B
A-
A-
A-
A-
A-
A+
B+
B+
C-
C-
C-
D+
C-
C-
D+
D
D
A-
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Pickaway County 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 Pickaway County, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Pickaway County schools on SchoolGrade

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