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Is Steubenville, Ohio Safe?

Population 17,922 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Steubenville is a smaller community of 17,922 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 225 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,426 per 100K.

Steubenville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSteubenvilleOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate326.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1923.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate227.0--268.2
Theft Rate1426.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate214.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

327/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1924/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Steubenville

Violent crime in Steubenville is close to the national average. The rate of 326.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1923.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,426 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Steubenville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault227
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary317
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,426
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft214
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Steubenville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Steubenville
326.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Steubenville
1923.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Steubenville Safety

Is Steubenville safe?
Not especially. Steubenville earns a C with a crime rate of 225 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 Steubenville?
225 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 326.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1923.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Steubenville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Steubenville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,426 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Steubenville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Steubenville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Steubenville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Steubenville?
Crime rates have held steady in Steubenville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Steubenville compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Steubenville ranks behind about 78% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Steubenville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Steubenville?
Bad. A C grade and 225 per-thousand rate put Steubenville below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 327 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Steubenville?
326.5 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (227), robbery (49), and murder (4.0) 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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