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Is Ironton, Ohio Safe?

Population 10,148 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ironton has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 257.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,461 per 100K.

Ironton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricIrontonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2189.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1461.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate467.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2190/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ironton

Violent crime in Ironton is close to the national average. The rate of 386.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2189.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,461 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ironton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary272
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,461
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft467
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ironton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ironton
386.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ironton
2189.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ironton Safety

Is Ironton safe?
Not especially. Ironton earns a D with a crime rate of 257.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Ironton?
257.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2189.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ironton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ironton's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,461 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ironton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ironton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ironton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ironton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Ironton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Ironton compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Ironton ranks behind about 73% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Ironton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Ironton?
Bad. A D grade and 257.6 per-thousand rate put Ironton below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ironton?
386.4 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (59), and murder (8.0) 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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