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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$139,977

Cost of Crime™ for Westwood, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $486 per household.

More cost data

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Westwood ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of cities but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to Westwood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Westwood is 12.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Westwood, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Westwood for 2025 is $139,977. This translates to approximately $218 per resident and $486 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Westwood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.0%

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

Westwood, OH:	$218
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Westwood is $218 per year, which is $246 less than the national average and $223 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Westwood:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,469 more than in Westwood.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $65 less than in Westwood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Westwood	Cost per Westwood Resident
Murder	$36,880	$58
Rape/Sexual Assault	$34,204	$53
Robbery	$7,549	$12
Assault	$9,611	$15
Kidnapping	$4,665	$7
Vehicle Theft	$6,539	$10
Burglary	$2,242	$3
Theft	$16,921	$26
Arson	$1,538	$2
Vandalism	$8,675	$14
Animal Cruelty	$133	$0
Drug Crimes	$10,168	$16
Identity Theft	$851	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$139,977	$218

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Westwood, 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 Westwood totals $415,093 ($648 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $555,070 ($866 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 Westwood 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 Westwood’s 641 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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Westwood 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 Westwood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5221
Robbery	0.3744
Rape	0.8801
Murder	0.0306
Total Violent Crime	1.807 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.097
Vehicle Theft	0.6587
Burglary	0.3857
Arson	0.0994
Total Property Crime	6.241 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1200
Drug Crimes	2.145
Vandalism	1.894
Identity Theft	0.1715
Animal Cruelty	0.0281
Total "Other" Rate	4.359 (A-)

Individual Westwood Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wooster, OH	B-	B	C+
Moreland, OH	C	D+	C
Guerne, OH	B+	D+	B-
McCance, OH	C+	C-	C+
Blachleyville, OH	A+	A	A+
Honeytown, OH	B	C-	B
Shreve, OH	B-	D+	C+
East Union, OH	A	C	A+
Funk, OH	A+	A+	A+
Overton, OH	B-	B	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Westwood 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
Elm Grove, NC	B	B	B
East Union, MN	A	A	A
Eastville, VA	D	C	C
Ebony, VA	C-	C-	C-
Ebro, MN	F	D+	D+
Eglon, KY	D+	B+	B+
Elderon, WI	B+	B+	B+
Elk City, KS	C+	D+	D+
Elkwood, VA	C-	B-	B-
Ellijay, NC	C+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Westwood 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 Westwood, OH average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Westwood schools on SchoolGrade

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