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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$529,392

Cost of Crime™ for Vanlue, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,351 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Vanlue ranks in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 19% of cities but less safe than 81%. This analysis applies only to Vanlue's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Vanlue is 38.79 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Vanlue Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Vanlue varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Vanlue, OH see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Vanlue, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Vanlue for 2025 is $529,392. This translates to approximately $517 per resident and $1,351 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Vanlue. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Vanlue, OH:	$517
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Vanlue is $517 per year, which is $53 more than the national average and $77 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Vanlue:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,169 more than in Vanlue.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $364 less than in Vanlue

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Vanlue	Cost per Vanlue Resident
Murder	$154,334	$151
Rape/Sexual Assault	$47,344	$46
Robbery	$18,487	$18
Assault	$79,664	$78
Kidnapping	$10,122	$10
Vehicle Theft	$8,346	$8
Burglary	$23,421	$23
Theft	$118,997	$116
Arson	$2,580	$3
Vandalism	$42,707	$42
Animal Cruelty	$190	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,473	$14
Identity Theft	$8,727	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$529,392	$517

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Vanlue, 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 Vanlue totals $1,278,546 ($1,250 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,807,939 ($1,767 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 Vanlue 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 Vanlue’s 1,023 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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Vanlue 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 Vanlue residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.712
Robbery	0.5745
Rape	0.7633
Murder	0.0803
Total Violent Crime	4.130 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.46
Vehicle Theft	0.5269
Burglary	2.524
Arson	0.1044
Total Property Crime	25.62 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1632
Drug Crimes	1.913
Vandalism	5.844
Identity Theft	1.102
Animal Cruelty	0.0251
Total "Other" Rate	9.047 (C)

Individual Vanlue Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Springville, OH	B	B	C+
Carey, OH	B	A	B-
West Independence, OH	D-	D	F
Houcktown, OH	C+	B	C
Mount Blanchard, OH	B-	C	C+
Alvada, OH	A-	B+	B+
Wharton, OH	A+	A-	A
Crawford, OH	A-	B+	B
Arcadia, OH	C+	C	C-
Findlay, OH	C+	C+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Vanlue 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
White Lake, NC	C-	C-	C-
Bronson, TX	D	D+	D+
Brunson, SC	F	F	F
Dacusville, SC	C+	B	B
Dietrich, ID	C-	C-	C-
Eaton, TX	B-	B+	B+
Versailles, NY	F	F	F
Watson, MS	A	A+	A+
Wayland, KY	C-	B-	B-
West Chesterfield, NH	C+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Vanlue 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 Vanlue, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Vanlue schools on SchoolGrade

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