Belmont County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Belmont County in OH is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,074 violent crimes and 480 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.8 per 100k residents, which is -34.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 8.3 per 100k, -95.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 BHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.8 | B | 1074 | 106.2 | -34.3% |
| Property Crime | 8.3 | A | 480 | 163.6 | -95.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 39 | 3.5 | -53.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.8 | A | 104 | 22.3 | -51.3% |
| Burglary | 2.6 | A | 83 | 24.0 | -89.0% |
| Larceny | 4.6 | A | 364 | 116.4 | -96.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.1 | A | 28 | 22.2 | -95.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Barnesville Police Department
Barnesville, OH
Bellaire Police Department
Bellaire, OH
Bridgeport Police Department
Bridgeport, OH
Martins Ferry Police Department
Martins Ferry, OH
Powhatan Point Police Department
Powhatan Point, OH
Shadyside Police Department
Shadyside, OH
St. Clairsville Police Department
St. Clairsville, OH
Flushing Police Department
Flushing, OH
Bethesda Police Department
Bethesda, OH
Richland Township Police Department
Richland Township, OH