American Township, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The American Township Police Department serves the city of American Township, OH in Allen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 175 violent crimes and 569 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.1 per 100k residents, which is 77.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.4 per 100k, 46.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 24.1 | A | 175 | 106.2 | -77.3% |
| Property Crime | 88.4 | A | 569 | 163.6 | -46.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.1 | B | 34 | 22.3 | -27.8% |
| Burglary | 8.0 | A | 65 | 24.0 | -66.5% |
| Larceny | 80.4 | B | 488 | 116.4 | -30.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elida | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 40.0% lower |
| Lima | 2 miles | F 293.9 | F 296.8 | Violent: 1119.0% higher Property: 235.7% higher |
| Shawnee Township | 5 miles | A 40.1 | A 104.3 | Violent: 66.3% higher Property: 17.9% higher |
| Cridersville | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 57.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 35.0% lower |
| Columbus Grove | 11 miles | C 97.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 302.3% higher Property: N/A |