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Is Whitehall, Ohio Safe?

Population 19,805 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,805, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Whitehall earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,826 per 100K.

Whitehall Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWhitehallOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate230.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2227.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1826.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate316.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

230/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2228/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Whitehall

Violent crime in Whitehall is below the national average. The rate of 230.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2227.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,826 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Whitehall Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary331
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,826
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft316
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Whitehall Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Whitehall
230.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Whitehall
2227.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitehall Safety

Is Whitehall safe?
Not especially. Whitehall earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Whitehall?
245.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 230.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2227.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Whitehall safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Whitehall's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,826 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Whitehall?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Whitehall generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Whitehall police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Whitehall?
No. Crime in Whitehall has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Whitehall compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Whitehall ranks behind about 85% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Whitehall to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Whitehall?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.8 per-thousand rate put Whitehall below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 230 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Whitehall?
230.0 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (35), and murder (2.0) 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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