Butler County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Butler County in OH is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,585 violent crimes and 20,023 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.2 per 100k residents, which is -44.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 80.6 per 100k, -50.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate59.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,585 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents394 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,586 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate80.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,023 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,700 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate71.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,768 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,367 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.2 | A | 12585 | 106.2 | -44.3% |
| Property Crime | 80.6 | A | 20023 | 163.6 | -50.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 35 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 371 | 3.5 | -72.7% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 394 | 5.8 | -74.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.0 | A | 1586 | 22.3 | -73.0% |
| Burglary | 6.6 | A | 2700 | 24.0 | -72.5% |
| Larceny | 71.5 | A | 15768 | 116.4 | -38.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.1 | A | 1367 | 22.2 | -90.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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Oxford Police Department
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Trenton Police Department
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Oxford Township Police Department
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West Chester Township Police Department
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Ross Township Police Department
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Fairfield Township Police Department
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