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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$433,826

Cost of Crime™ for Van Buren, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $629 per household.

More cost data

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Van Buren ranks in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 87% of cities but less safe than 13%. This analysis applies only to Van Buren's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Van Buren is 13.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Van Buren Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Van Buren varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 64 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 90 in the south.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Van Buren, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Van Buren for 2025 is $433,826. This translates to approximately $221 per resident and $629 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Van Buren. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Van Buren Compared to Other Cities?

Van Buren, OH:	$221
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Van Buren is $221 per year, which is $243 less than the national average and $220 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Van Buren:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,466 more than in Van Buren.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $68 less than in Van Buren

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Van Buren	Cost per Van Buren Resident
Murder	$106,886	$55
Rape/Sexual Assault	$101,232	$52
Robbery	$20,653	$11
Assault	$33,825	$17
Kidnapping	$15,053	$8
Vehicle Theft	$10,058	$5
Burglary	$30,398	$16
Theft	$49,512	$25
Arson	$4,180	$2
Vandalism	$32,384	$17
Animal Cruelty	$191	$0
Drug Crimes	$26,576	$14
Identity Theft	$2,877	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$433,826	$221

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Van Buren, 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 Van Buren totals $1,213,868 ($619 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,647,694 ($841 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren’s 1,960 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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Van Buren 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 Van Buren residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6009
Robbery	0.3350
Rape	0.8518
Murder	0.0290
Total Violent Crime	1.817 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.878
Vehicle Theft	0.3314
Burglary	1.710
Arson	0.0883
Total Property Crime	7.007 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1267
Drug Crimes	1.833
Vandalism	2.313
Identity Theft	0.1896
Animal Cruelty	0.0132
Total "Other" Rate	4.475 (A-)

Individual Van Buren Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bairdstown, OH	A+	B+	A-
North Baltimore, OH	C	C+	D+
Bloomdale, OH	A	C	A-
Findlay, OH	C+	C+	C
Arcadia, OH	C+	C	C-
Hammansburg, OH	C+	A-	C
Cygnet, OH	A-	A	B+
McComb, OH	A-	B	A
Hoytville, OH	B-	A-	C
West Park, OH	A-	B+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Van Buren 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
Butler, WI	D-	D+	D+
New Salem, PA	A-	A-	A-
Renville, MN	C-	D-	D-
Rebersburg, PA	A	B+	B+
Ralls, TX	D	D-	D-
Pondville, AL	B	A-	A-
Pomona, KS	B-	C	C
Pine Prairie, LA	D+	D	D
Oakwood, VA	C+	B-	B-
North Monmouth, ME	C+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Van Buren 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 Van Buren, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Van Buren schools on SchoolGrade

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