Blue Ash, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Blue Ash Police Department serves the city of Blue Ash, OH in Hamilton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 411 violent crimes and 1,127 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.5 per 100k residents, which is 64.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 180.0 per 100k, 10.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate37.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents411 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate180.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,127 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate142.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents978 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.5 | A | 411 | 106.2 | -64.7% |
| Property Crime | 180.0 | C | 1127 | 163.6 | +10.0% |
| Burglary | 7.5 | A | 77 | 24.0 | -68.8% |
| Larceny | 142.5 | D | 978 | 116.4 | +22.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.0 | D | 69 | 22.2 | +35.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evendale | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Deer Park | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 76.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 57.8% lower |
| Montgomery | 2 miles | A 46.6 | A 37.3 | Violent: 24.2% higher Property: 79.3% lower |
| Reading | 3 miles | B 81.0 | C 162.0 | Violent: 115.9% higher Property: 10.0% lower |
| Lockland | 4 miles | C 116.0 | B 145.0 | Violent: 209.3% higher Property: 19.5% lower |