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Is Blue Ash, Ohio Safe?

Population 13,707 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,707, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Blue Ash earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,467 per 100K.

Blue Ash Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBlue AshOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate196.6312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1979.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate133.0--268.2
Theft Rate1467.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate492.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

197/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1980/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Blue Ash

Violent crime in Blue Ash is well below the national average. The rate of 196.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1979.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,467 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Blue Ash Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault133
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary215
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,467
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft492
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Blue Ash Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blue Ash
196.6
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blue Ash
1979.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Ash Safety

Is Blue Ash safe?
Not especially. Blue Ash earns a C with a crime rate of 217.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Blue Ash?
217.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 196.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1979.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Blue Ash safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Blue Ash's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,467 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Blue Ash?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Blue Ash generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Blue Ash police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Blue Ash?
Crime rates have held steady in Blue Ash, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Blue Ash compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Blue Ash isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Blue Ash to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Blue Ash?
Bad. A C grade and 217.6 per-thousand rate put Blue Ash below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 197 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Blue Ash?
196.6 per 100,000, which is 46% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (133), robbery (31), 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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