The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Rio Grande, OH: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$358,916

Cost of Crime™ for Rio Grande, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,147 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande, OH Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Rio Grande ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Rio Grande's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rio Grande is 23.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rio Grande Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rio Grande varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 59 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Rio Grande, OH see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rio Grande, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Rio Grande for 2025 is $358,916. This translates to approximately $454 per resident and $1,147 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Rio Grande. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rio Grande Compared to Other Cities?

Rio Grande, OH:	$454
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rio Grande is $454 per year, which is $10 less than the national average and $13 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rio Grande:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,233 more than in Rio Grande.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $301 less than in Rio Grande

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rio Grande	Cost per Rio Grande Resident
Murder	$113,692	$144
Rape/Sexual Assault	$47,263	$60
Robbery	$13,142	$17
Assault	$74,386	$94
Kidnapping	$6,647	$8
Vehicle Theft	$6,169	$8
Burglary	$19,964	$25
Theft	$24,909	$32
Arson	$1,835	$2
Vandalism	$26,204	$33
Animal Cruelty	$280	$0
Drug Crimes	$18,715	$24
Identity Theft	$5,710	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$358,916	$454

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rio Grande, 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 Rio Grande totals $1,005,075 ($1,272 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,363,992 ($1,727 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 Rio Grande 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 north 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 Rio Grande’s 790 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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Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.279
Robbery	0.5289
Rape	0.9867
Murder	0.0766
Total Violent Crime	4.871 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.088
Vehicle Theft	0.5043
Burglary	2.786
Arson	0.0962
Total Property Crime	9.475 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1388
Drug Crimes	3.203
Vandalism	4.643
Identity Theft	0.9338
Animal Cruelty	0.0479
Total "Other" Rate	8.966 (C)

Individual Rio Grande Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rodney, OH	C+	D+	C+
Centerpoint, OH	C+	D+	B-
Thurman, OH	B	C-	B+
Gage, OH	C+	C-	C+
Bidwell, OH	A-	B-	A
Vinton, OH	A-	C+	A
Patriot, OH	C+	C+	C+
Vega, OH	B+	C	B-
Northup, OH	C+	B	C
Gallia, OH	C+	D+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rio Grande 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
Shieldsville, MN	B+	A	A
Lake St. Croix Beach, MN	B+	A+	A+
Landfall, MN	D+	C-	C-
Leawood, MO	C-	B-	B-
Lenah, VA	A+	A+	A+
Rork, LA	C-	D+	D+
Russell Gardens, NY	C+	D+	D+
Saddle Rock, NY	C	B+	B+
Sasser, GA	A-	C+	C+
Scotland, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande, OH average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Rio Grande schools on SchoolGrade

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