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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$5.05 million

Cost of Crime™ for Van Wert, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $822 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Van Wert ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of cities but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to Van Wert's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Van Wert is 20.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Van Wert Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Van Wert varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 76 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Van Wert, OH see the most incidents - about 69 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 15 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Van Wert, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Van Wert for 2025 is $5,053,408. This translates to approximately $336 per resident and $822 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Van Wert. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

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

Van Wert, OH:	$336
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Van Wert is $336 per year, which is $128 less than the national average and $105 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Van Wert:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,351 more than in Van Wert.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $182 less than in Van Wert

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Van Wert	Cost per Van Wert Resident
Murder	$1.60 million	$106
Rape/Sexual Assault	$806,472	$54
Robbery	$193,858	$13
Assault	$471,769	$31
Kidnapping	$179,799	$12
Vehicle Theft	$72,879	$5
Burglary	$235,228	$16
Theft	$718,050	$48
Arson	$31,197	$2
Vandalism	$403,513	$27
Animal Cruelty	$4,161	$0
Drug Crimes	$250,430	$17
Identity Theft	$89,040	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$5,053,408	$336

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Van Wert, 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 Wert totals $14,663,154 ($974 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $19,716,561 ($1,310 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 Wert 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 southwest 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 Van Wert’s 15,050 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 Wert 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 Wert residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.091
Robbery	0.4095
Rape	0.8838
Murder	0.0565
Total Violent Crime	2.441 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.212
Vehicle Theft	0.3127
Burglary	1.723
Arson	0.0858
Total Property Crime	11.33 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1970
Drug Crimes	2.250
Vandalism	3.753
Identity Theft	0.7644
Animal Cruelty	0.0374
Total "Other" Rate	7.001 (B-)

Individual Van Wert Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Glenmore, OH	B+	B+	B
Middle Point, OH	A-	D	A
Ohio City, OH	C	D+	C+
Convoy, OH	A	B+	A
Venedocia, OH	B-	D	B-
Scott, OH	C	C-	D+
Middlebury, OH	A+	B	A+
Dixon, OH	A-	B+	A
Dull, OH	B	C+	B
Wetsel, OH	B	C+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Van Wert 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
Snoqualmie, WA	C+	B-	B-
Spring Branch, TX	C	B	B
Speedway, IN	C	C-	C-
Sparta, MI	A	C+	C+
Spanish Fort, AL	B	A	A
Southern Pines, NC	D	C-	C-
South Venice, FL	A+	A+	A+
South Charleston, WV	C-	C+	C+
Somerset, PA	C+	B+	B+
Spring Grove, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Van Wert 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 Wert, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 67% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Van Wert schools on SchoolGrade

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