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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$4.53 million

Cost of Crime™ for South Point, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $994 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. South Point ranks in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 38% of cities but less safe than 62%. This analysis applies only to South Point's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Point is 28.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Point Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Point varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of South Point, OH see the most incidents - about 72 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Point, OH

The total projected cost of crime in South Point for 2025 is $4,529,728. This translates to approximately $395 per resident and $994 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in South Point. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Point Compared to Other Cities?

South Point, OH:	$395
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Point is $395 per year, which is $69 less than the national average and $45 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Point:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,291 more than in South Point.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $242 less than in South Point

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Point	Cost per South Point Resident
Murder	$1.32 million	$116
Rape/Sexual Assault	$589,707	$51
Robbery	$133,421	$12
Assault	$487,394	$43
Kidnapping	$122,810	$11
Vehicle Theft	$73,450	$6
Burglary	$235,003	$21
Theft	$875,649	$76
Arson	$30,527	$3
Vandalism	$406,105	$35
Animal Cruelty	$2,288	$0
Drug Crimes	$213,225	$19
Identity Theft	$37,055	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$4,529,728	$395

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Point, 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 South Point totals $11,778,722 ($1,028 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,308,450 ($1,424 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 South Point 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 South Point’s 11,454 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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South Point 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 South Point residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.482
Robbery	0.3703
Rape	0.8491
Murder	0.0615
Total Violent Crime	2.763 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.76
Vehicle Theft	0.4141
Burglary	2.262
Arson	0.1104
Total Property Crime	17.55 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1768
Drug Crimes	2.517
Vandalism	4.963
Identity Theft	0.4180
Animal Cruelty	0.0270
Total "Other" Rate	8.101 (C+)

Individual South Point Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sheridan, OH	C-	C+	D+
Ceredo, WV	C	C+	C+
Kenova, WV	C	C	C+
Chesapeake, OH	C	C-	C
Catlettsburg, KY	B	B+	B-
Ashland, KY	C+	B+	B-
Coal Grove, OH	C+	B	B
Westwood, KY	C+	A-	C+
Huntington, WV	C-	D+	C
Shoals, WV	B	C	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Point is similar 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
Concord, MA	A	B+	B+
Yeadon, PA	D+	D+	D+
Yadkinville, NC	C-	D+	D+
Wytheville, VA	D+	C-	C-
Clay, AL	C+	B-	B-
Wyomissing, PA	D	C-	C-
Wynne, AR	D+	D-	D-
Wrentham, MA	A-	B	B
Worth, IL	C-	B-	B-
College, AK	C-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, South Point is as safe as the Ohio state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in South Point, OH average SchoolGrade of B-, with 44% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See South Point schools on SchoolGrade

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