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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.98 million

Cost of Crime™ for Portage Lakes, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $957 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Portage Lakes ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Portage Lakes's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Portage Lakes is 39.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Portage Lakes Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Portage Lakes varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Portage Lakes, OH see the most incidents - about 49 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Portage Lakes, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Portage Lakes for 2025 is $2,983,920. This translates to approximately $482 per resident and $957 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Portage Lakes. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Portage Lakes Compared to Other Cities?

Portage Lakes, OH:	$482
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Portage Lakes is $482 per year, which is $18 more than the national average and $41 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Portage Lakes:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,205 more than in Portage Lakes.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $328 less than in Portage Lakes

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Portage Lakes	Cost per Portage Lakes Resident
Murder	$548,490	$89
Rape/Sexual Assault	$343,209	$55
Robbery	$100,081	$16
Assault	$216,069	$35
Kidnapping	$47,601	$8
Vehicle Theft	$428,439	$69
Burglary	$178,735	$29
Theft	$524,670	$85
Arson	$16,046	$3
Vandalism	$269,945	$44
Animal Cruelty	$2,641	$0
Drug Crimes	$214,589	$35
Identity Theft	$93,405	$15
Total Cost of Crime	$2,983,920	$482

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Portage Lakes, 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 Portage Lakes totals $5,389,088 ($870 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,373,008 ($1,352 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 Portage Lakes 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 northwest 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 have the same problem. Of Portage Lakes’s 6,191 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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Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.215
Robbery	0.5139
Rape	0.9143
Murder	0.0471
Total Violent Crime	2.691 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.36
Vehicle Theft	4.469
Burglary	3.183
Arson	0.1073
Total Property Crime	24.12 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1268
Drug Crimes	4.686
Vandalism	6.103
Identity Theft	1.949
Animal Cruelty	0.0577
Total "Other" Rate	12.92 (D)

Individual Portage Lakes Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
New Franklin, OH	B+	B	B
Barberton, OH	D	C-	D
Green, OH	B	B+	B-
Akron, OH	D+	C	D+
Lakemore, OH	C	B-	C
Norton, OH	C+	B	C+
Clinton, OH	B+	B	B
Uniontown, OH	A	A-	B+
Copley, OH	B	A	B
Canal Fulton, OH	B-	B+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Portage Lakes is higher 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
Caldwell, TX	D+	D+	D+
Cambria, CA	B	D	D
Calverton, NY	A-	B	B
Calverton, MD	D	C-	C-
Calvert City, KY	C+	A-	A-
Calumet Park, IL	D-	D-	D-
Calistoga, CA	D-	F	F
Calipatria, CA	F	F	F
California, MO	C-	C	C
Califon, NJ	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Portage Lakes is less safe than the Ohio state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Portage Lakes, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Portage Lakes schools on SchoolGrade

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