4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in 4th Ward in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

The B- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. 4th Ward ranks in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 59% of neighborhoods but less safe than 41%. This analysis applies only to 4th Ward's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The violent crime rate in 4th Ward is 3.769 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 4th Ward residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in 4th Ward varies by area - ranging from 1 in 237 in the west areas to 1 in 328 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH

The total projected cost of crime in 4th Ward for 2025 is $1,116,861. This translates to approximately $392 per resident and $1,001 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.9% of the median household income in 4th Ward. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 38.8%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 47.9%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

The Cost of Crime per resident in 4th Ward is $392 per year, which is $134 more than the national average and $158 more than Portsmouth's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to 4th Ward:

• In North Collinwood, Cleveland, O, crime costs $682 per person, which is $290 more than in 4th Ward.
• In Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W, crime costs $133 per person, which is $260 less than in 4th Ward

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 4th Ward for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 4th Ward	Cost per 4th Ward Resident
Murder	$745,153	$262
Rape/Sexual Assault	$131,147	$46
Robbery	$68,935	$24
Assault	$171,626	$60
Total Cost of Violent Crime	$1,116,861	$392

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in 4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 4th Ward totals $5,637,797 ($1,981 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,754,658 ($2,373 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the 4th Ward violent crime map, keep in mind that violent crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the west part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 4th Ward’s 2,846 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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4th Ward Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 4th Ward residents in a standard year.

4th Ward Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 4th Ward residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.100
Robbery	0.7700
Rape	0.7600
Murder	0.1393
Total Violent Crime	3.769 (B-)

Individual 4th Ward Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in 4th Ward is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to 4th Ward.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
3rd Ward, Portsmouth, OH	C	B	B-
1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH	D+	B	C
6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH	C+	A-	B+
Rankin Historic District, Ironton, OH	C	B-	C
Summerside, Cincinnati, OH	A	A	A+
Cherry Grove, Cincinnati, OH	A	A+	A+
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH	B	A	B+
Madisonville, Cincinnati, OH	C	B	C+
Kenwood, Cincinnati, OH	A	A+	A
Mount Lookout, Cincinnati, OH	B	A	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

4th Ward is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
West Leominster, Leominster, MA	A-	B-	B-
Downtown Warren, Warren, PA	A-	B+	B+
oakwood, Bedford, OH	C-	B+	B+
Lockmar Estates, Palm Bay, FL	A+	A+	A+
Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX	B-	C	C
Brookwood, Acworth, GA	A	A-	A-
Southwest Saginaw, Saginaw, MI	C-	F	F
SW Jones, Wausau, WI	B+	B	B
State and Cypress, Kennett Square, PA	B+	A-	A-
Poinciana-Village 3, Poinciana, FL	A+	A-	A-

Considering only the violent crime rate, 4th Ward is less safe than the Ohio state average and as safe as the national average.

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