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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$2.66 million

Cost of Crime™ for Wauseon, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $696 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Wauseon ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Wauseon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wauseon is 20.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wauseon Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wauseon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 75 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Wauseon, OH see the most incidents - about 49 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wauseon, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Wauseon for 2025 is $2,658,039. This translates to approximately $264 per resident and $696 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Wauseon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

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

Wauseon, OH:	$264
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wauseon is $264 per year, which is $200 less than the national average and $177 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wauseon:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,423 more than in Wauseon.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $110 less than in Wauseon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wauseon	Cost per Wauseon Resident
Murder	$564,387	$56
Rape/Sexual Assault	$517,132	$51
Robbery	$123,010	$12
Assault	$215,924	$21
Kidnapping	$92,586	$9
Vehicle Theft	$26,087	$3
Burglary	$75,729	$8
Theft	$571,533	$57
Arson	$20,239	$2
Vandalism	$241,076	$24
Animal Cruelty	$2,458	$0
Drug Crimes	$82,591	$8
Identity Theft	$125,286	$12
Total Cost of Crime	$2,658,039	$264

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wauseon, 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 Wauseon totals $6,344,206 ($630 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,002,245 ($894 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 Wauseon 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 east 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 Wauseon’s 10,070 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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Wauseon 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 Wauseon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7466
Robbery	0.3883
Rape	0.8470
Murder	0.0298
Total Violent Crime	2.012 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.96
Vehicle Theft	0.1673
Burglary	0.8291
Arson	0.0832
Total Property Crime	12.04 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1516
Drug Crimes	1.109
Vandalism	3.351
Identity Theft	1.607
Animal Cruelty	0.0330
Total "Other" Rate	6.252 (B)

Individual Wauseon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ottokee, OH	A	A-	A-
Pettisville, OH	B	A-	B-
Tedrow, OH	B+	B	B
Winameg, OH	A-	B	A-
Gerald, OH	A-	D-	A
Delta, OH	A-	B	B+
Archbold, OH	B+	A	B
Burlington, OH	A	B+	A-
Lyons, OH	B	B	C+
Elmira, OH	A	B+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wauseon 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
Spring City, PA	A	A	A
Caro, MI	B	C-	C-
Carrollton, VA	B	A-	A-
Carthage, NC	B	B-	B-
Carthage, TX	D-	D	D
Catlettsburg, KY	B	B+	B+
South Easton, MA	A-	B+	B+
South Haven, MI	B-	C-	C-
South Park Township, PA	B+	A	A
Southwest Ranches, FL	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Wauseon 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 Wauseon, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 68% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Wauseon schools on SchoolGrade

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