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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$19.9 million

Cost of Crime™ for Sandusky, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,127 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Sandusky ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of cities but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to Sandusky's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sandusky is 40.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sandusky Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sandusky varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Sandusky, OH see the most incidents - about 365 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 44 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sandusky, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Sandusky for 2025 is $19,867,303. This translates to approximately $485 per resident and $1,127 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Sandusky. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Sandusky, OH:	$485
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sandusky is $485 per year, which is $21 more than the national average and $44 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sandusky:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,202 more than in Sandusky.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $332 less than in Sandusky

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sandusky	Cost per Sandusky Resident
Murder	$3.76 million	$92
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.27 million	$56
Robbery	$816,558	$20
Assault	$2.41 million	$59
Kidnapping	$365,179	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1.19 million	$29
Burglary	$1.53 million	$37
Theft	$3.93 million	$96
Arson	$73,609	$2
Vandalism	$2.09 million	$51
Animal Cruelty	$14,748	$0
Drug Crimes	$931,127	$23
Identity Theft	$481,905	$12
Total Cost of Crime	$19,867,303	$485

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sandusky, 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 Sandusky totals $36,899,698 ($901 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $56,767,001 ($1,386 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 Sandusky 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 southeast 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 Sandusky’s 40,953 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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Sandusky 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 Sandusky residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.049
Robbery	0.6339
Rape	0.9155
Murder	0.0489
Total Violent Crime	3.648 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.54
Vehicle Theft	1.877
Burglary	4.111
Arson	0.0744
Total Property Crime	24.60 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1471
Drug Crimes	3.074
Vandalism	7.135
Identity Theft	1.520
Animal Cruelty	0.0487
Total "Other" Rate	11.93 (D+)

Individual Sandusky Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bogart, OH	B+	B+	B
Venice, OH	C	B-	C-
Rye Beach, OH	C+	D-	B-
Bloomingville, OH	C-	B	D
Castalia, OH	C+	B	C
Marblehead, OH	C+	A-	C
Bay View, OH	B	A	C+
Springbrook, OH	C+	B+	B-
Huron, OH	C	B-	C-
Lakeside, OH	C	B-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sandusky 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
Security-Widefield, CO	C	C	C
Hinesville, GA	C	C	C
Holiday, FL	B+	B	B
Holyoke, MA	D+	D-	D-
Hopkinsville, KY	C-	C+	C+
Huber Heights, OH	B-	B+	B+
Indian Trail, NC	C+	B+	B+
Kearney, NE	C	B	B
Keizer, OR	D	C	C
La Puente, CA	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Sandusky 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 Sandusky, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Sandusky schools on SchoolGrade

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