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Is Ashland, Ohio Safe?

Population 18,730 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ashland has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 255.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,832 per 100K.

Ashland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAshlandOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2249.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1832.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate314.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

255.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

306/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2250/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ashland

Violent crime in Ashland is below the national average. The rate of 305.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2249.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,832 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ashland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary347
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,832
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft314
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Ashland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ashland
305.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ashland
2249.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ashland Safety

Is Ashland safe?
Not especially. Ashland earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Ashland?
255.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2249.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ashland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ashland's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,832 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ashland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ashland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ashland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ashland?
Crime rates have held steady in Ashland, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Ashland compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Ashland ranks behind about 80% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Ashland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Ashland?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.5 per-thousand rate put Ashland below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 306 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ashland?
305.5 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (43), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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