Allen County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Allen County in OH is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,282 violent crimes and 7,938 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.2 per 100k residents, which is -15.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.5 per 100k, -33.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate90.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,282 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents916 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,938 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,674 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,677 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents409 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.2 | B | 8282 | 106.2 | -15.1% |
| Property Crime | 108.5 | B | 7938 | 163.6 | -33.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 23 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 253 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 218 | 5.8 | -80.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.6 | A | 916 | 22.3 | -57.1% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 1674 | 24.0 | -54.9% |
| Larceny | 90.9 | B | 5677 | 116.4 | -21.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.8 | A | 409 | 22.2 | -69.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lima Police Department
Lima, OH
Spencerville Police Department
Spencerville, OH
Elida Police Department
Elida, OH
Shawnee Township Police Department
Shawnee Township, OH
American Township Police Department
American Township, OH