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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$944,387

Cost of Crime™ for Rockford, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $791 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Rockford ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of cities but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to Rockford's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rockford is 17.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rockford Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rockford varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 97 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Rockford, OH see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rockford, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Rockford for 2025 is $944,387. This translates to approximately $326 per resident and $791 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Rockford. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rockford Compared to Other Cities?

Rockford, OH:	$326
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rockford is $326 per year, which is $138 less than the national average and $115 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rockford:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,361 more than in Rockford.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $173 less than in Rockford

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rockford	Cost per Rockford Resident
Murder	$386,118	$133
Rape/Sexual Assault	$137,264	$47
Robbery	$46,871	$16
Assault	$57,142	$20
Kidnapping	$18,578	$6
Vehicle Theft	$13,446	$5
Burglary	$30,856	$11
Theft	$115,984	$40
Arson	$4,941	$2
Vandalism	$86,737	$30
Animal Cruelty	$510	$0
Drug Crimes	$37,600	$13
Identity Theft	$8,340	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$944,387	$326

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rockford, 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 Rockford totals $3,253,314 ($1,123 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,197,701 ($1,449 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 Rockford 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 northeast 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 Rockford’s 2,896 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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Rockford 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 Rockford residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6870
Robbery	0.5145
Rape	0.7817
Murder	0.0709
Total Violent Crime	2.054 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.733
Vehicle Theft	0.2998
Burglary	1.175
Arson	0.0707
Total Property Crime	9.278 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1058
Drug Crimes	1.755
Vandalism	4.192
Identity Theft	0.3721
Animal Cruelty	0.0238
Total "Other" Rate	6.449 (B)

Individual Rockford Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dull, OH	B	C+	B
Tama, OH	A-	A	A-
Mercer, OH	C-	B+	D+
Durbin, OH	A-	B	A-
Willshire, OH	A-	C+	A
Ohio City, OH	C	D+	C+
Mendon, OH	B-	C+	C+
Erastus, OH	B+	B	B
Wabash, OH	B+	C+	B-
Glenmore, OH	B+	B+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rockford 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
Arlington, MN	D+	B	B
Whiteman AFB, MO	C	C+	C+
Salt Rock, WV	A-	B-	B-
Oak Hill, FL	A+	A-	A-
Montara, CA	B-	D	D
Eyota, MN	A	A	A
Enoree, SC	D+	B-	B-
Elkland, MO	F	B-	B-
Center Harbor, NH	B-	B+	B+
Bruce, MS	B+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Rockford 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 Rockford, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 67% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Rockford schools on SchoolGrade

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