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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$4.82 million

Cost of Crime™ for Port Clinton, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $765 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Port Clinton ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Port Clinton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Port Clinton is 28.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Port Clinton Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Port Clinton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Port Clinton, OH see the most incidents - about 87 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Port Clinton, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Port Clinton for 2025 is $4,818,955. This translates to approximately $384 per resident and $765 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Port Clinton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Port Clinton Compared to Other Cities?

Port Clinton, OH:	$384
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Port Clinton is $384 per year, which is $80 less than the national average and $57 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Port Clinton:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,303 more than in Port Clinton.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $231 less than in Port Clinton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Port Clinton	Cost per Port Clinton Resident
Murder	$1.11 million	$89
Rape/Sexual Assault	$705,442	$56
Robbery	$190,736	$15
Assault	$500,050	$40
Kidnapping	$99,100	$8
Vehicle Theft	$263,059	$21
Burglary	$351,869	$28
Theft	$875,082	$70
Arson	$28,417	$2
Vandalism	$400,974	$32
Animal Cruelty	$4,197	$0
Drug Crimes	$206,985	$16
Identity Theft	$79,659	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$4,818,955	$384

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Port Clinton, 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 Port Clinton totals $10,989,295 ($876 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,808,249 ($1,260 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 Port Clinton 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, of which Port Clinton has 1, have the same problem. Of Port Clinton’s 12,546 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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Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.388
Robbery	0.4833
Rape	0.9274
Murder	0.0472
Total Violent Crime	2.846 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.47
Vehicle Theft	1.354
Burglary	3.092
Arson	0.0938
Total Property Crime	18.01 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1303
Drug Crimes	2.230
Vandalism	4.474
Identity Theft	0.8203
Animal Cruelty	0.0452
Total "Other" Rate	7.700 (C+)

Individual Port Clinton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gypsum, OH	D+	C-	D
Lacarne, OH	C-	B	D+
Gem Beach, OH	B+	B	B
Bay View, OH	B	A	C+
Lakeside-Marblehead, OH	B	B+	C+
Springbrook, OH	C+	B+	B-
Vickery, OH	B-	B+	B-
Lakeside, OH	C	B-	D+
Venice, OH	C	B-	C-
Marblehead, OH	C+	A-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Port Clinton is similar 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
Vermillion, SD	D-	D	D
Duson, LA	D	D	D
Duvall, WA	B	C+	C+
Eagle Point, OR	D	C-	C-
East Bethel, MN	B+	A-	A-
East Grand Rapids, MI	B	B-	B-
East Rockaway, NY	B-	C+	C+
Eaton Rapids, MI	B+	C	C
Edgewater, MD	C	C+	C+
Eufaula, AL	C-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Port Clinton is as safe as the Ohio state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Port Clinton, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Port Clinton schools on SchoolGrade

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