The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Ward Ridge, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$153,037

Cost of Crime™ for Ward Ridge, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $728 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Ward Ridge 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 Ward Ridge, FL Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Ward Ridge ranks in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 57% of cities but less safe than 43%. This analysis applies only to Ward Ridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ward Ridge is 21.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ward Ridge Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ward Ridge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 59 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Ward Ridge, FL see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ward Ridge, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Ward Ridge for 2025 is $153,037. This translates to approximately $376 per resident and $728 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Ward Ridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ward Ridge Compared to Other Cities?

Ward Ridge, FL:	$376
Gladeview, FL:	$878
Parrish, FL:	$91
Florida:	$246
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ward Ridge is $376 per year, which is $88 less than the national average and $130 more than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ward Ridge:

In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $502 more than in Ward Ridge.
In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $285 less than in Ward Ridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ward Ridge	Cost per Ward Ridge Resident
Murder	$44,985	$111
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,844	$22
Robbery	$6,939	$17
Assault	$46,335	$114
Kidnapping	$572	$1
Vehicle Theft	$1,687	$4
Burglary	$11,846	$29
Theft	$20,749	$51
Arson	$327	$1
Vandalism	$4,305	$11
Animal Cruelty	$49	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,713	$14
Identity Theft	$685	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$153,037	$376

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ward Ridge, FL

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 Ward Ridge totals $355,710 ($874 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $508,747 ($1,250 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 Ward Ridge 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 Ward Ridge’s 407 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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Ward Ridge 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 Ward Ridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.964
Robbery	0.5421
Rape	0.3584
Murder	0.0588
Total Violent Crime	4.923 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.844
Vehicle Theft	0.2677
Burglary	3.209
Arson	0.0332
Total Property Crime	13.35 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0232
Drug Crimes	1.898
Vandalism	1.481
Identity Theft	0.2174
Animal Cruelty	0.0164
Total "Other" Rate	3.635 (A)

Individual Ward Ridge Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Highland View, FL	B	D+	B-
Indian Pass, FL	C+	D-	C
Port St. Joe, FL	C-	C	D
Bay City, FL	B+	C+	C+
Apalachicola, FL	C-	D	D+
Eastpoint, FL	A-	C	B+
Carrabelle Beach, FL	B	C-	B-
Carrabelle, FL	C-	D-	D+
Lanark Village, FL	B-	D-	C+
Salem, FL	B+	C+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ward Ridge 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
Jean, NV	F	D	D
Yankton, OR	C+	B	B
Yardelle, AR	D+	D-	D-
Kindrick, VA	C-	B+	B+
Kinderhook, IL	B	B	B
Kikers, NC	C-	C-	C-
Keswick, IA	B+	B+	B+
Yates, GA	B+	B	B
Yellow Jacket, CO	D	D+	D+
Kelly, AL	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Ward Ridge is less safe than the Florida 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 Ward Ridge, FL average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Ward Ridge schools on SchoolGrade

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