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Is Ashtabula, Ohio Safe?

Population 17,474 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ashtabula is a smaller community of 17,474 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 195.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,088 per 100K.

Ashtabula Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAshtabulaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate237.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1717.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate1088.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate420.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

237/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1718/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ashtabula

Violent crime in Ashtabula is below the national average. The rate of 237.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1717.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,088 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ashtabula Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary286
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,088
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft420
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ashtabula Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ashtabula
237.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ashtabula
1717.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ashtabula Safety

Is Ashtabula safe?
It depends on where in Ashtabula you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Ashtabula?
195.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 237.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1717.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ashtabula safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Ashtabula has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ashtabula?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ashtabula generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ashtabula police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ashtabula?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Ashtabula's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Ashtabula compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Ashtabula isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 52th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Ashtabula to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Ashtabula?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Ashtabula?
237.3 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), robbery (54), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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