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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$6.57 million

Cost of Crime™ for Urbana, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,009 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Urbana ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of cities but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to Urbana's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Urbana is 25.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Urbana Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Urbana varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Urbana, OH see the most incidents - about 79 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 21 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Urbana, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Urbana for 2025 is $6,574,677. This translates to approximately $420 per resident and $1,009 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Urbana. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Urbana, OH:	$420
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Urbana is $420 per year, which is $44 less than the national average and $21 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Urbana:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,267 more than in Urbana.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $266 less than in Urbana

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Urbana	Cost per Urbana Resident
Murder	$2.44 million	$156
Rape/Sexual Assault	$791,375	$51
Robbery	$215,046	$14
Assault	$688,642	$44
Kidnapping	$147,647	$9
Vehicle Theft	$111,509	$7
Burglary	$290,308	$19
Theft	$947,802	$61
Arson	$31,069	$2
Vandalism	$490,975	$31
Animal Cruelty	$4,929	$0
Drug Crimes	$345,774	$22
Identity Theft	$64,816	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$6,574,677	$420

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Urbana, 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 Urbana totals $20,257,368 ($1,294 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $26,832,045 ($1,714 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 Urbana 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 east 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 Urbana’s 15,657 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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Urbana 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 Urbana residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.531
Robbery	0.4366
Rape	0.8336
Murder	0.0831
Total Violent Crime	2.885 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.69
Vehicle Theft	0.4599
Burglary	2.044
Arson	0.0822
Total Property Crime	14.28 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1555
Drug Crimes	2.986
Vandalism	4.389
Identity Theft	0.5349
Animal Cruelty	0.0426
Total "Other" Rate	8.108 (C+)

Individual Urbana Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kingscreek, OH	B+	B+	B
Powhatton, OH	A-	B+	A-
Westville, OH	A-	C	A-
Eris, OH	A-	B+	A-
Kennard, OH	A-	B+	B
Cable, OH	B+	B-	B+
Tremont City, OH	A	B-	A-
Lippincotts, OH	B+	B+	C+
Terre Haute, OH	A	B-	A
Villa, OH	A-	A	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Urbana 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
Greendale, WI	D+	B+	B+
Healdsburg, CA	D	D	D
Whiteville, NC	D-	D-	D-
Haysville, KS	C	C+	C+
Wilkinsburg, PA	D	D-	D-
Hampstead, MD	C	C+	C+
Gretna, NE	B-	A-	A-
Grenada, MS	C+	A	A
Greenville, PA	B	B	B
Greenville, MI	B+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Urbana 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 Urbana, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Urbana schools on SchoolGrade

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