The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Red Lion, OH: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$198,488

Cost of Crime™ for Red Lion, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $580 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Red Lion 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 Red Lion, OH Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Red Lion ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of cities but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to Red Lion's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Red Lion is 11.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Red Lion, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Red Lion for 2025 is $198,488. This translates to approximately $224 per resident and $580 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Red Lion. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Red Lion Compared to Other Cities?

Red Lion, OH:	$224
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Red Lion is $224 per year, which is $240 less than the national average and $217 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Red Lion:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,463 more than in Red Lion.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $70 less than in Red Lion

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Red Lion	Cost per Red Lion Resident
Murder	$57,416	$65
Rape/Sexual Assault	$46,086	$52
Robbery	$13,363	$15
Assault	$11,948	$13
Kidnapping	$6,092	$7
Vehicle Theft	$5,069	$6
Burglary	$10,638	$12
Theft	$16,545	$19
Arson	$2,142	$2
Vandalism	$11,115	$13
Animal Cruelty	$91	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,090	$16
Identity Theft	$3,893	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$198,488	$224

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Red Lion, 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 Red Lion totals $612,046 ($691 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $810,535 ($915 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 Red Lion 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 Red Lion’s 886 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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Red Lion 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 Red Lion residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4696
Robbery	0.4795
Rape	0.8579
Murder	0.0345
Total Violent Crime	1.841 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.606
Vehicle Theft	0.3695
Burglary	1.324
Arson	0.1001
Total Property Crime	5.399 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1134
Drug Crimes	2.150
Vandalism	1.756
Identity Theft	0.5676
Animal Cruelty	0.0138
Total "Other" Rate	4.601 (A-)

Individual Red Lion Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lebanon, OH	B+	B+	B+
Otterbein, OH	D	C+	D+
Franklin, OH	C+	B-	C
Dodds, OH	A-	C+	A-
Springboro, OH	A	A-	A
Hageman, OH	B	A	B
Oregonia, OH	A	B	A-
Middletown, OH	C	B-	C
Waynesville, OH	A	B	A
South Lebanon, OH	A-	B-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Red Lion 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
Lane, OK	C+	B	B
Wheeler, MS	A-	A+	A+
Lester, IA	A-	B+	B+
Wheeling, MO	D	C+	C+
White Sulphur, KY	A	A+	A+
Whiting, VT	A-	A	A
Wilford, ID	B+	C	C
Leburn, KY	C-	B-	B-
Lazbuddie, TX	D	F	F
Wilkinson, TX	C	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Red Lion 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 Red Lion, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 70% actual proficiency versus 63% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Red Lion schools on SchoolGrade

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