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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$410,341

Cost of Crime™ for West Berlin, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $795 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. West Berlin ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of cities but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to West Berlin's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Berlin is 11.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Berlin Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Berlin varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 56 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 97 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of West Berlin, OH see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Berlin, OH

The total projected cost of crime in West Berlin for 2025 is $410,341. This translates to approximately $250 per resident and $795 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in West Berlin. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Berlin Compared to Other Cities?

West Berlin, OH:	$250
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Berlin is $250 per year, which is $214 less than the national average and $191 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Berlin:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,437 more than in West Berlin.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $96 less than in West Berlin

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Berlin	Cost per West Berlin Resident
Murder	$149,525	$91
Rape/Sexual Assault	$61,991	$38
Robbery	$14,206	$9
Assault	$58,051	$35
Kidnapping	$8,572	$5
Vehicle Theft	$18,453	$11
Burglary	$18,077	$11
Theft	$24,762	$15
Arson	$4,046	$2
Vandalism	$24,207	$15
Animal Cruelty	$263	$0
Drug Crimes	$17,368	$11
Identity Theft	$10,818	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$410,341	$250

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Berlin, 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 West Berlin totals $1,308,984 ($797 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,719,325 ($1,046 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 West Berlin 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 West Berlin’s 1,643 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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West Berlin 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 West Berlin residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.230
Robbery	0.2749
Rape	0.6223
Murder	0.0484
Total Violent Crime	2.176 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.910
Vehicle Theft	0.7253
Burglary	1.213
Arson	0.1020
Total Property Crime	4.950 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0860
Drug Crimes	1.429
Vandalism	2.062
Identity Theft	0.8507
Animal Cruelty	0.0217
Total "Other" Rate	4.450 (A-)

Individual West Berlin Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Delaware, OH	B+	B	B+
Lewis Center, OH	B-	A	C
Galena, OH	A+	B+	A+
Powell, OH	C+	A-	C-
Kilbourne, OH	A+	A+	A+
Leonardsburg, OH	A	A	A-
Sunbury, OH	A+	A	A+
White Sulphur, OH	B-	A+	C
Shawnee Hills, OH	A-	C-	A+
Warrensburg, OH	C-	A-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Berlin 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
Standing Rock, NM	F	F	F
Chancellor, AL	B-	D+	D+
Chilmark, MA	C-	D-	D-
Clara, MS	A+	A+	A+
Clarissa, MN	C+	C+	C+
Claudville, VA	D+	C	C
Colo, IA	B+	A	A
Thomas, KY	D	C	C
Temple, NH	A+	A+	A+
Stratford, CA	F	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, West Berlin 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 West Berlin, OH average SchoolGrade of A+, with 74% actual proficiency versus 72% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See West Berlin schools on SchoolGrade

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