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

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Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$228,099

Cost of Crime™ for Westminster, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $582 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Westminster ranks in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 77% of cities but less safe than 23%. This analysis applies only to Westminster's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Westminster is 16.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Westminster Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Westminster varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 85 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Westminster, OH see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Westminster, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Westminster for 2025 is $228,099. This translates to approximately $236 per resident and $582 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Westminster. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.4%

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

Westminster, OH:	$236
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Westminster is $236 per year, which is $228 less than the national average and $205 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Westminster:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,451 more than in Westminster.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $83 less than in Westminster

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Westminster	Cost per Westminster Resident
Murder	$47,380	$49
Rape/Sexual Assault	$52,985	$55
Robbery	$11,657	$12
Assault	$7,314	$8
Kidnapping	$9,215	$10
Vehicle Theft	$5,256	$5
Burglary	$15,841	$16
Theft	$23,816	$25
Arson	$2,305	$2
Vandalism	$26,590	$28
Animal Cruelty	$112	$0
Drug Crimes	$16,098	$17
Identity Theft	$9,530	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$228,099	$236

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Westminster, 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 Westminster totals $576,674 ($598 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $804,773 ($834 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 Westminster 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 Westminster’s 965 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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Westminster 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 Westminster residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2639
Robbery	0.3840
Rape	0.9056
Murder	0.0261
Total Violent Crime	1.580 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.765
Vehicle Theft	0.3517
Burglary	1.810
Arson	0.0989
Total Property Crime	7.026 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1575
Drug Crimes	2.255
Vandalism	3.857
Identity Theft	1.276
Animal Cruelty	0.0157
Total "Other" Rate	7.561 (C+)

Individual Westminster Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Harrod, OH	B+	B	A-
Yoder, OH	A	A	A-
West Newton, OH	B+	B	B+
Waynesfield, OH	A-	A	A-
Rousculp, OH	A-	A	B+
Lafayette, OH	C	C	C+
Holden, OH	A	A	A-
Uniopolis, OH	A-	A	B+
Slabtown, OH	B	C+	B
Alger, OH	C+	C-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Westminster 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
Howard, CO	F	D	D
Hartland, IL	B+	B	B
Hastings, IN	B+	B+	B+
Heath, AL	D+	C	C
Heather Glen, CA	B+	C+	C+
Heidrick, KY	D	B	B
Hillje, TX	C	B	B
Hillsboro, IN	B+	B-	B-
Hooker, CA	C+	D	D
Hartford, AR	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Westminster 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 Westminster, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Westminster schools on SchoolGrade

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