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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$508,819

Cost of Crime™ for Willow Wood, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,147 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Willow Wood ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Willow Wood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Willow Wood is 31.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Willow Wood Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Willow Wood varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 72 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Willow Wood, OH see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Willow Wood, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Willow Wood for 2025 is $508,819. This translates to approximately $411 per resident and $1,147 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Willow Wood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Willow Wood Compared to Other Cities?

Willow Wood, OH:	$411
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Willow Wood is $411 per year, which is $53 less than the national average and $30 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Willow Wood:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,276 more than in Willow Wood.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $257 less than in Willow Wood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Willow Wood	Cost per Willow Wood Resident
Murder	$146,707	$119
Rape/Sexual Assault	$61,257	$49
Robbery	$19,349	$16
Assault	$33,806	$27
Kidnapping	$13,616	$11
Vehicle Theft	$25,817	$21
Burglary	$22,138	$18
Theft	$121,571	$98
Arson	$4,276	$3
Vandalism	$40,453	$33
Animal Cruelty	$271	$0
Drug Crimes	$15,820	$13
Identity Theft	$3,738	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$508,819	$411

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Willow Wood, 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 Willow Wood totals $1,283,899 ($1,037 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,792,718 ($1,448 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 Willow Wood 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 Willow Wood’s 1,238 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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Willow Wood 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 Willow Wood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9508
Robbery	0.4969
Rape	0.8161
Murder	0.0631
Total Violent Crime	2.327 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.96
Vehicle Theft	1.347
Burglary	1.972
Arson	0.1430
Total Property Crime	22.42 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1814
Drug Crimes	1.728
Vandalism	4.574
Identity Theft	0.3901
Animal Cruelty	0.0296
Total "Other" Rate	6.903 (B-)

Individual Willow Wood Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wilgus, OH	D-	B-	F
Scottown, OH	C-	B+	D
Kitts Hill, OH	B	B-	B+
Lecta, OH	D	B	D-
Waterloo, OH	C+	C+	B-
Athalia, OH	A-	A	A-
Ellisonville, OH	B-	C	B-
Chesapeake, OH	C	C-	C
Proctorville, OH	C+	B-	C
Cannons Creek, OH	B-	B+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Willow Wood 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
Van Buren, IN	B+	B	B
Darrow, LA	D-	F	F
Dawson, AL	C+	C+	C+
Dorneyville, PA	C+	B-	B-
East Garden City, NY	F	D-	D-
Elbow Lake, MN	C-	B-	B-
Elim, GA	A	B	B
Franklin, ID	A-	A-	A-
Garden City, FL	A+	A+	A+
Genola, UT	A	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Willow Wood is as safe as the Ohio state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Willow Wood, OH average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Willow Wood schools on SchoolGrade

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