Violent Crime per Capita in Walnut Hills-Dayton
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Walnut Hills-Dayton residents.
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Violent Crime Grade |
B |
C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
D |
$1.71 million
Cost of Crime™ for Walnut Hills-Dayton, Dayton, OH
In 2025, violent crime will cost $707 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Walnut Hills-Dayton 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.
The B grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Walnut Hills-Dayton ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of neighborhoods but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Walnut Hills-Dayton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in Walnut Hills-Dayton is 3.395 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Walnut Hills-Dayton residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Walnut Hills-Dayton varies by area - ranging from 1 in 191 in the southwest areas to 1 in 429 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Walnut Hills-Dayton, Dayton, OH see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Walnut Hills-Dayton, Dayton, OH
The total projected cost of crime in Walnut Hills-Dayton for 2025 is $1,710,482. This translates to approximately $287 per resident and $707 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Walnut Hills-Dayton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 41.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 44.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.9%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Walnut Hills-Dayton Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Walnut Hills-Dayton, Dayton, OH: | $287 |
|---|---|
| North Collinwood, Cleveland, O: | $682 |
| Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W: | $133 |
| Ohio: | $234 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Walnut Hills-Dayton is $287 per year, which is $28 more than the national average and $53 more than Dayton's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Walnut Hills-Dayton:
- In North Collinwood, Cleveland, O, crime costs $682 per person, which is $395 more than in Walnut Hills-Dayton.
- In Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W, crime costs $133 per person, which is $154 less than in Walnut Hills-Dayton
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Walnut Hills-Dayton for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Walnut Hills-Dayton |
Cost per Walnut Hills-Dayton Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$972,512 |
$163 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$309,320 |
$52 |
Robbery |
$98,855 |
$17 |
Assault |
$329,794 |
$55 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$1,710,482 |
$287 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Walnut Hills-Dayton, Dayton, 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 Walnut Hills-Dayton totals $8,054,437 ($1,351 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,764,918 ($1,637 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Walnut Hills-Dayton violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 west part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 Walnut Hills-Dayton’s 5,964 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Walnut Hills-Dayton residents in a standard year.
Walnut Hills-Dayton Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Walnut Hills-Dayton residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.925 |
Robbery |
0.5270 |
Rape |
0.8554 |
Murder |
0.0868 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.395 (B) |
Individual Walnut Hills-Dayton Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Walnut Hills-Dayton is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Walnut Hills-Dayton.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | B- | C- | |
C | A- | B- | |
C- | B | C | |
D- | D | D | |
D | C- | D+ | |
B | A | B+ | |
D | D+ | D+ | |
D- | D | D | |
D- | D | D+ | |
D- | D- | D+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Walnut Hills-Dayton is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D | B | B | |
D- | F | F | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | B+ | B+ | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
C- | B- | B- | |
C- | C- | C- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
C- | D | D |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Walnut Hills-Dayton is as safe as the Ohio state average and safer than the national average.
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