Bucyrus, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bucyrus Police Department serves the city of Bucyrus, OH in Crawford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 935 violent crimes and 1,235 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.9 per 100k residents, which is 9.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 139.5 per 100k, 14.7% 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 1 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 CAnnual Rate95.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents935 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate139.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,235 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate113.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,026 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.9 | C | 935 | 106.2 | -9.7% |
| Property Crime | 139.5 | B | 1235 | 163.6 | -14.7% |
| Burglary | 8.7 | A | 163 | 24.0 | -63.7% |
| Larceny | 113.3 | C | 1026 | 116.4 | -2.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.4 | B | 43 | 22.2 | -21.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Washington | 4 miles | C 116.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 21.7% higher Property: N/A |
| Galion | 11 miles | C 97.7 | A 19.5 | Violent: 1.8% higher Property: 86.0% lower |
| Upper Sandusky | 16 miles | C 119.9 | B 119.9 | Violent: 25.0% higher Property: 14.0% lower |
| Marion | 17 miles | D 145.8 | A 5.7 | Violent: 52.0% higher Property: 95.9% lower |
| Carey | 18 miles | A 28.7 | A 57.5 | Violent: 70.0% lower Property: 58.8% lower |