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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$572,952

Cost of Crime™ for Villa Nova, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $715 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Villa Nova ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of cities but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Villa Nova's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Villa Nova is 19.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Villa Nova Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Villa Nova varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 71 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Villa Nova, OH see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Villa Nova, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Villa Nova for 2025 is $572,952. This translates to approximately $342 per resident and $715 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Villa Nova. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Villa Nova Compared to Other Cities?

Villa Nova, OH:	$342
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Villa Nova is $342 per year, which is $122 less than the national average and $99 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Villa Nova:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,345 more than in Villa Nova.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $189 less than in Villa Nova

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Villa Nova	Cost per Villa Nova Resident
Murder	$173,488	$104
Rape/Sexual Assault	$88,833	$53
Robbery	$21,632	$13
Assault	$84,756	$51
Kidnapping	$13,100	$8
Vehicle Theft	$17,170	$10
Burglary	$26,599	$16
Theft	$69,803	$42
Arson	$3,856	$2
Vandalism	$39,099	$23
Animal Cruelty	$422	$0
Drug Crimes	$30,738	$18
Identity Theft	$3,457	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$572,952	$342

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Villa Nova, 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 Villa Nova totals $1,607,677 ($960 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,180,629 ($1,302 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 Villa Nova 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 Villa Nova’s 1,675 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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Villa Nova 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 Villa Nova residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.762
Robbery	0.4106
Rape	0.8747
Murder	0.0551
Total Violent Crime	3.102 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.047
Vehicle Theft	0.6620
Burglary	1.751
Arson	0.0953
Total Property Crime	10.55 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1290
Drug Crimes	2.481
Vandalism	3.267
Identity Theft	0.2667
Animal Cruelty	0.0341
Total "Other" Rate	6.178 (B)

Individual Villa Nova Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
St. Marys, OH	C+	B-	C+
Montezuma, OH	B	B-	B
Neptune, OH	B+	C	B+
Chickasaw, OH	C-	A	D
Celina, OH	C	C+	C
New Bremen, OH	A-	A-	A-
New Knoxville, OH	A+	A	A+
Erastus, OH	B+	B	B
Maria Stein, OH	A	A	A
Glynwood, OH	A+	A-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Villa Nova 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
Arnolds Park, IA	B	C	C
Arpin, WI	A	A	A
Ashley, IN	B+	C	C
Barhamsville, VA	B-	A	A
Beaver Dam, AZ	C	F	F
Bel-Nor, MO	F	D-	D-
Bismarck, IL	A+	A	A
Boonville, CA	D-	F	F
Bradbury, CA	C	B	B
Cherrylog, GA	B+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Villa Nova 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 Villa Nova, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Villa Nova schools on SchoolGrade

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