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

Crime per Capita in Valley View

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Valley View.

 

Valley View, OH Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
D-
Other Crime Grade
D+

$1.01 million

Cost of Crime™ for Valley View, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,434 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Valley View ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of cities but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to Valley View's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Valley View is 47.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Valley View Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Valley View varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Valley View, OH see the most incidents - about 48 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Valley View, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Valley View for 2025 is $1,009,795. This translates to approximately $583 per resident and $1,434 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Valley View. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Valley View Compared to Other Cities?

Valley View, OH: $583
East Cleveland, OH: $1687
Apple Valley, OH: $154
Ohio: $441
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Valley View is $583 per year, which is $119 more than the national average and $142 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Valley View:
  • In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,104 more than in Valley View.
  • In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $429 less than in Valley View

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Valley View for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Valley View
Cost per Valley View Resident
Murder
$219,376
$127
Rape/Sexual Assault
$100,816
$58
Robbery
$31,698
$18
Assault
$101,270
$58
Kidnapping
$45,574
$26
Vehicle Theft
$88,027
$51
Burglary
$42,514
$25
Theft
$228,933
$132
Arson
$4,431
$3
Vandalism
$88,195
$51
Animal Cruelty
$514
$0
Drug Crimes
$34,265
$20
Identity Theft
$24,183
$14
Total Cost of Crime
$1,009,795
$583

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Valley View, 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 Valley View totals $1,978,801 ($1,142 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,988,596 ($1,726 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 Valley View 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 central 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 Valley View’s 1,732 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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Valley View 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 Valley View residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.036
Robbery
0.5818
Rape
0.9600
Murder
0.0674
Total Violent Crime
3.645 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
25.52
Vehicle Theft
3.282
Burglary
2.706
Arson
0.1059
Total Property Crime
31.62 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.4340
Drug Crimes
2.674
Vandalism
7.128
Identity Theft
1.804
Animal Cruelty
0.0401
Total "Other" Rate
12.08 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
B-
C-
D
C-
D
C+
B+
C+
D-
D
D-
D-
D+
D-
C+
B-
B-
D-
C
D-
D-
C-
D-
B+
A-
B
D-
D+
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Valley View 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
F
F
F
C
B-
B-
A
A-
A-
B+
B+
B+
B
B-
B-
D+
D
D
B+
C-
C-
A+
A-
A-
D+
D-
D-
A
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Valley View 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 Valley View, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 73% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Valley View schools on SchoolGrade

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