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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$138,301

Cost of Crime™ for Salem Heights, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $701 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Salem Heights ranks in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 56% of cities but less safe than 44%. This analysis applies only to Salem Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Salem Heights is 22.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Salem Heights, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Salem Heights for 2025 is $138,301. This translates to approximately $309 per resident and $701 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Salem Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Salem Heights Compared to Other Cities?

Salem Heights, OH:	$309
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Salem Heights is $309 per year, which is $155 less than the national average and $132 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Salem Heights:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,378 more than in Salem Heights.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $156 less than in Salem Heights

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Salem Heights	Cost per Salem Heights Resident
Murder	$38,281	$86
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,046	$49
Robbery	$5,921	$13
Assault	$13,674	$31
Kidnapping	$2,493	$6
Vehicle Theft	$1,062	$2
Burglary	$8,142	$18
Theft	$27,126	$61
Arson	$784	$2
Vandalism	$9,104	$20
Animal Cruelty	$108	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,169	$16
Identity Theft	$2,391	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$138,301	$309

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Salem Heights, 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 Salem Heights totals $365,931 ($819 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $504,232 ($1,128 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 Salem Heights 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 Salem Heights’s 447 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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Salem Heights 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 Salem Heights residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.065
Robbery	0.4211
Rape	0.8134
Murder	0.0456
Total Violent Crime	2.345 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.72
Vehicle Theft	0.1535
Burglary	2.008
Arson	0.0727
Total Property Crime	13.95 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0920
Drug Crimes	2.168
Vandalism	2.851
Identity Theft	0.6910
Animal Cruelty	0.0327
Total "Other" Rate	5.835 (B)

Individual Salem Heights Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Damascus, OH	C+	B-	C-
Salem, OH	C-	C+	D
Beloit, OH	C	B	D+
Winona, OH	C	C	D+
Patmos, OH	B+	B-	B-
North Georgetown, OH	B	A-	C
Sebring, OH	D	D+	D-
New Garden, OH	C+	D+	C
Snodes, OH	B-	C-	C
Maple Ridge, OH	C	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Salem Heights 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
Stendal, IN	A	A+	A+
Deerwalk, WV	A-	A-	A-
Delmar, AL	D-	D+	D+
Delrose, TX	C	D+	D+
Denmark, GA	A-	A-	A-
Derby, IA	A	B-	B-
Des Lacs, ND	C-	B	B
Dillon Falls, OH	C+	C+	C+
Dix, NE	D	D	D
Docena, AL	C	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Salem Heights 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 Salem Heights, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 71% actual proficiency versus 63% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Salem Heights schools on SchoolGrade

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