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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$252,241

Cost of Crime™ for Summerfield, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $869 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Summerfield is 26.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Summerfield Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Summerfield varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 47 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Summerfield, OH see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Summerfield, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Summerfield for 2025 is $252,241. This translates to approximately $359 per resident and $869 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Summerfield. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Summerfield, OH:	$359
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Summerfield is $359 per year, which is $105 less than the national average and $82 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Summerfield:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,328 more than in Summerfield.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $205 less than in Summerfield

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Summerfield	Cost per Summerfield Resident
Murder	$47,882	$68
Rape/Sexual Assault	$38,580	$55
Robbery	$10,620	$15
Assault	$46,925	$67
Kidnapping	$7,637	$11
Vehicle Theft	$4,611	$7
Burglary	$10,250	$15
Theft	$45,402	$65
Arson	$1,871	$3
Vandalism	$29,879	$43
Animal Cruelty	$197	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,034	$10
Identity Theft	$1,353	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$252,241	$359

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Summerfield, 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 Summerfield totals $520,201 ($740 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $772,441 ($1,099 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 Summerfield 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 Summerfield’s 703 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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Summerfield 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 Summerfield residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.324
Robbery	0.4803
Rape	0.9051
Murder	0.0362
Total Violent Crime	3.746 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.47
Vehicle Theft	0.4236
Burglary	1.607
Arson	0.1102
Total Property Crime	14.61 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1792
Drug Crimes	1.353
Vandalism	5.949
Identity Theft	0.2487
Animal Cruelty	0.0378
Total "Other" Rate	7.768 (C+)

Individual Summerfield Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sarahsville, OH	B-	B+	B-
Calais, OH	C	C	C
Mount Ephraim, OH	C-	A	D
Stafford, OH	D+	F	C
Fulda, OH	D+	C	D
Lewisville, OH	C-	D	C
Kennonsburg, OH	B-	B	B-
Batesville, OH	A-	C+	A+
Miltonsburg, OH	D	B+	D-
Caldwell, OH	C-	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Summerfield 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
Hestertown, NC	D-	D+	D+
Gillett, FL	A+	A+	A+
Gillham, AR	D-	F	F
Gillisonville, SC	D-	D+	D+
Glen Daniel, WV	B-	C	C
Gough, GA	C+	C+	C+
Grant, TN	B-	C	C
Greenland, OH	A-	B+	B+
White Mound, TX	B+	A-	A-
White Island Shores, MA	A	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Summerfield 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 Summerfield, OH average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Summerfield schools on SchoolGrade

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