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

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Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$448,670

Cost of Crime™ for Waynesfield, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $762 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Waynesfield is 14.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Waynesfield Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Waynesfield varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 60 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 77 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Waynesfield, OH see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Waynesfield, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Waynesfield for 2025 is $448,670. This translates to approximately $281 per resident and $762 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Waynesfield. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

Waynesfield, OH:	$281
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Waynesfield is $281 per year, which is $183 less than the national average and $160 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Waynesfield:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,406 more than in Waynesfield.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $127 less than in Waynesfield

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Waynesfield	Cost per Waynesfield Resident
Murder	$173,455	$109
Rape/Sexual Assault	$78,756	$49
Robbery	$18,294	$11
Assault	$13,170	$8
Kidnapping	$15,619	$10
Vehicle Theft	$11,294	$7
Burglary	$21,092	$13
Theft	$43,077	$27
Arson	$3,387	$2
Vandalism	$43,161	$27
Animal Cruelty	$321	$0
Drug Crimes	$23,241	$15
Identity Theft	$3,803	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$448,670	$281

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Waynesfield, 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 Waynesfield totals $1,538,702 ($963 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,987,372 ($1,244 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 Waynesfield 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 Waynesfield’s 1,598 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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Waynesfield 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 Waynesfield residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2870
Robbery	0.3639
Rape	0.8128
Murder	0.0578
Total Violent Crime	1.521 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.205
Vehicle Theft	0.4564
Burglary	1.455
Arson	0.0878
Total Property Crime	7.204 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1612
Drug Crimes	1.966
Vandalism	3.781
Identity Theft	0.3075
Animal Cruelty	0.0272
Total "Other" Rate	6.243 (B)

Individual Waynesfield Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Holden, OH	A	A	A-
New Hampshire, OH	A-	A	B+
West Newton, OH	B+	B	B+
Westminster, OH	A-	A	A-
Uniopolis, OH	A-	A	B+
St. Johns, OH	C	A	D
Rousculp, OH	A-	A	B+
Yoder, OH	A	A	A-
Roundhead, OH	B-	C+	C+
Harrod, OH	B+	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Waynesfield 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
Morton, WA	D-	D-	D-
Scipio, IN	A+	A	A
Royal Center, IN	B+	C+	C+
Roman Forest, TX	B+	B-	B-
Rolla, ND	F	F	F
Rogers, OH	C	B-	B-
Port Dickinson, NY	D+	D-	D-
North Middleboro, MA	B+	B-	B-
Newton, GA	C-	B-	B-
Sharon, TN	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Waynesfield 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 Waynesfield, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Waynesfield schools on SchoolGrade

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