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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$24,313

Cost of Crime™ for West Clarksfield, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $514 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. West Clarksfield ranks in the 98th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 98% of cities but less safe than 2%. This analysis applies only to West Clarksfield's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Clarksfield is 8.899 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Clarksfield Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Clarksfield varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 58 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 117 in the central.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in West Clarksfield, OH

The total projected cost of crime in West Clarksfield for 2025 is $24,313. This translates to approximately $190 per resident and $514 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in West Clarksfield. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.9%

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

West Clarksfield, OH:	$190
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Clarksfield is $190 per year, which is $274 less than the national average and $251 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Clarksfield:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,497 more than in West Clarksfield.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $36 less than in West Clarksfield

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Clarksfield	Cost per West Clarksfield Resident
Murder	$5,044	$39
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,655	$52
Robbery	$1,181	$9
Assault	$3,719	$29
Kidnapping	$1,093	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1,125	$9
Burglary	$1,007	$8
Theft	$1,168	$9
Arson	$264	$2
Vandalism	$2,182	$17
Animal Cruelty	$28	$0
Drug Crimes	$455	$4
Identity Theft	$393	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$24,313	$190

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Clarksfield, 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 Clarksfield totals $66,977 ($523 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $91,290 ($713 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 Clarksfield 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 Clarksfield’s 128 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 Clarksfield 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 Clarksfield residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.012
Robbery	0.2932
Rape	0.8575
Murder	0.0210
Total Violent Crime	2.183 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	1.762
Vehicle Theft	0.5674
Burglary	0.8674
Arson	0.0856
Total Property Crime	3.283 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1409
Drug Crimes	0.4802
Vandalism	2.386
Identity Theft	0.3967
Animal Cruelty	0.0295
Total "Other" Rate	3.433 (A)

Individual West Clarksfield Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Collins, OH	A-	D+	A
Wakeman, OH	A	B+	A-
New London, OH	B	C	C+
East Townsend, OH	A	D+	A+
Olena, OH	A	A	A-
Rochester, OH	A	B+	A-
Kipton, OH	A-	A-	B
Berlinville, OH	B	C+	B
Ruggles, OH	C	D-	C-
Birmingham, OH	A	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Clarksfield 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
Schlatitz, MO	B-	C-	C-
Kingston, UT	D-	D	D
Kleberg, TX	A-	C-	C-
Kline, WV	A-	A+	A+
Knierim, IA	B-	B+	B+
Knightly, VA	A-	A-	A-
Kokhanok, AK	F	F	F
Sapelo Island, GA	B-	C	C
Sargent, TX	B+	B	B
Saude, IA	B	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, West Clarksfield 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 Clarksfield, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See West Clarksfield schools on SchoolGrade

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