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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$120,982

Cost of Crime™ for Westhope, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,083 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Westhope is 20.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Westhope Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Westhope varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 46 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Westhope, OH see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Westhope, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Westhope for 2025 is $120,982. This translates to approximately $432 per resident and $1,083 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Westhope. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

Westhope, OH:	$432
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Westhope is $432 per year, which is $32 less than the national average and $9 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Westhope:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,255 more than in Westhope.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $279 less than in Westhope

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Westhope	Cost per Westhope Resident
Murder	$33,476	$120
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,936	$53
Robbery	$6,455	$23
Assault	$36,832	$132
Kidnapping	$2,894	$10
Vehicle Theft	$1,317	$5
Burglary	$3,395	$12
Theft	$9,252	$33
Arson	$787	$3
Vandalism	$5,741	$21
Animal Cruelty	$87	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,460	$19
Identity Theft	$350	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$120,982	$432

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Westhope, 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 Westhope totals $306,268 ($1,094 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $427,251 ($1,526 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 Westhope 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 Westhope’s 280 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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Westhope 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 Westhope residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.580
Robbery	0.7329
Rape	0.8798
Murder	0.0636
Total Violent Crime	6.257 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.380
Vehicle Theft	0.3038
Burglary	1.337
Arson	0.1165
Total Property Crime	8.137 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1705
Drug Crimes	2.636
Vandalism	2.870
Identity Theft	0.1614
Animal Cruelty	0.0418
Total "Other" Rate	5.880 (B)

Individual Westhope Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Milton Center, OH	A-	B+	A-
McClure, OH	B	B-	B
Custar, OH	B+	B+	B
Grelton, OH	A-	B+	A
Malinta, OH	B+	D	A-
Deshler, OH	B-	C	B-
Weston, OH	C-	B-	C-
Hamler, OH	D-	D-	D-
Texas, OH	A	B	A
Grand Rapids, OH	B	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Westhope is higher 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
Grovania, GA	A-	A+	A+
Wilbert, MN	B+	A-	A-
Wilder, MN	A-	B	B
Hannibal Center, NY	A+	B	B
Willard, KY	C	A-	A-
Hamlin, VA	D	C+	C+
Hamlet, NE	C+	A	A
Hainesburg, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Hagler, AL	B	A-	A-
Hagedorns Mills, NY	A	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Westhope 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 Westhope, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Westhope schools on SchoolGrade

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