Nelsonville, OH crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Nelsonville, OH demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (56.9% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 65 incidents suggests Nelsonville maintains good community safety standards.
Nelsonville demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3953886, a detailed analysis reveals the following: The total count of reported crimes is 65. The most prevalent main category is assault, accounting for 37 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is the second most frequent category, with a total of 23 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most common (11 incidents), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (6 incidents), Stolen Property Offenses (3 incidents), and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (3 incidents). Sex offenses are relatively less frequent, with a total of 4 incidents, divided equally between Sex Offenses and Kidnapping/Abduction (2 incidents each). The "others" category accounts for only 1 incident, classified as Extortion/Blackmail. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional information is needed. This includes the city and state to which GEOID 16000US3953886 corresponds, the population of that area, and the median income. With this information, we can calculate the crime rate per 100,000 population, which is a standard metric for comparing crime levels across different areas. Furthermore, a safety score and grade, violent crime rate, and property crime rate can be derived. Crime map data and zip code-specific data would also enhance the analysis by providing a geographical distribution of crime incidents. Without this contextual data, the current analysis is limited to the raw counts and proportions of different crime categories.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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