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48%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
48%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
48%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleAshtabula/100k peopleOhio/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime196n/a (estimate)1,1061,8452,119
Murder0n/a0.05.05.0
Rape7n/a39.545.737.5
Robbery11n/a62.145.560.6
Assault15n/a84.6197.4256.1
Violent crime33n/a (estimate)186294359
Burglary39n/a220.1206.0229.2
Theft109n/a615.01,132.81,272.1
Vehicle theft15n/a84.6212.5258.8
Property crime163n/a (estimate)9201,5511,760

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The Ashtabula crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Ashtabula as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Ashtabula crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Ashtabula crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Ashtabula crime rates are 48% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Ashtabula are 48% lower than the national average
      • In Ashtabula you have a 1 in 91 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Ashtabula is safer than 19% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Ashtabula has decreased by 60%

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        Daily Crime In Ashtabula (per 100,000 people)

        The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Ashtabula, per 100,000 residents. In Ashtabula, the total number of daily crimes is 1.67 times less than the Ohio average and 1.92 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Ashtabula are 1.58 times less than the Ohio average and 1.93 times less than the national average. For property crime, Ashtabula has a daily crime rate that is 1.69 times less than the Ohio average and 1.91 times less than the daily national average.

        How Safe is Ashtabula (higher is better)

        Are people any safer living in Ashtabula in comparison to other Ohio communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Ashtabula safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Ashtabula being safer than 7% of cities in Ohio and 19% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Ohio cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Ashtabula. In conclusion, Ashtabula ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ashtabula

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ashtabula is 1 in 538
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ashtabula is 1 in 109
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Ashtabula is 1 in 91
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Ashtabula? In Ashtabula, OH you have a 1 in 538 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 109 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 91 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Ashtabula.

        Year Over Year Crime In Ashtabula (per 100,000 people)

        Determining whether Ashtabula is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Ashtabula violent crime rates have decreased by 54%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 61% year over year. Total crimes for Ashtabula has decreased by 60% in the same time frame.

        Ashtabula police department

        Item Ashtabula Ohio National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)3717,044558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.73.3

        Sex offenders in Ohio

        State Total offenders Ohio /100K National /100K
        Ohio17,872156266
        There are a total of 17,872 sex offenders in Ohio. This yields a total of 156 sex offenders in Ohio per 100,000 residents which is 41% less than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Madison, OH3,16659557616
        North Kingsville, OH2,805108571679
        Jefferson, OH3,359189662851
        Edgewood, OH4,3822441,2851,529
        Geneva, OH5,9472801,4751,755
        North Madison, OH8,6852801,4801,760
        Conneaut, OH12,5243421,8032,145
        Ashtabula, OH18,0671869201,106

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Eastlake, OH18,0722551,6681,923
        North Druid Hills, GA18,074133683816
        Avon, IN18,0561351,6071,742
        Gibsonton, FL18,0532591,3771,636
        Oxon Hill, MD18,0494242,0682,491
        Ashtabula, OH18,0671869201,106
        Source: The Ashtabula, OH crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.