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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$203,225

Cost of Crime™ for West Sonora, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $758 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. West Sonora 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 West Sonora's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Sonora is 21.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Sonora Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Sonora varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of West Sonora, OH see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Sonora, OH

The total projected cost of crime in West Sonora for 2025 is $203,225. This translates to approximately $315 per resident and $758 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in West Sonora. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

West Sonora, OH:	$315
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Sonora is $315 per year, which is $149 less than the national average and $126 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Sonora:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,372 more than in West Sonora.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $162 less than in West Sonora

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Sonora	Cost per West Sonora Resident
Murder	$62,127	$96
Rape/Sexual Assault	$27,953	$43
Robbery	$11,112	$17
Assault	$18,476	$29
Kidnapping	$3,705	$6
Vehicle Theft	$1,726	$3
Burglary	$10,932	$17
Theft	$35,574	$55
Arson	$1,166	$2
Vandalism	$21,126	$33
Animal Cruelty	$167	$0
Drug Crimes	$6,336	$10
Identity Theft	$2,823	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$203,225	$315

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Sonora, 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 Sonora totals $556,260 ($862 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $759,484 ($1,177 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 Sonora 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 Sonora’s 645 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 Sonora 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 Sonora residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9974
Robbery	0.5477
Rape	0.7147
Murder	0.0513
Total Violent Crime	2.311 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.65
Vehicle Theft	0.1728
Burglary	1.869
Arson	0.0749
Total Property Crime	12.77 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0947
Drug Crimes	1.328
Vandalism	4.585
Identity Theft	0.5656
Animal Cruelty	0.0350
Total "Other" Rate	6.608 (B-)

Individual West Sonora Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lewisburg, OH	B	B	B-
Wengerlawn, OH	A-	B-	A
Verona, OH	B+	B	B+
Ithaca, OH	C+	C+	C
West Manchester, OH	B	B-	B+
Pyrmont, OH	B+	B+	B+
Castine, OH	A-	B-	A
Eldorado, OH	C+	B+	C-
Brookville, OH	B+	B+	B+
Phillipsburg, OH	A-	C	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Sonora 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
Stonelick, OH	B-	C	C
Garner, KY	D+	B	B
Garza-Salinas II, TX	F	F	F
Gateswood, AL	C	B-	B-
Gauley Bridge, WV	C-	B	B
Gentryville, IN	A+	A+	A+
Georgetown, ID	C	C+	C+
Gleed, WA	C+	B	B
Glensted, MO	C-	C	C
Gordon, OH	A-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, West Sonora 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 Sonora, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See West Sonora schools on SchoolGrade

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