Darke County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Darke County in OH is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 287 violent crimes and 448 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.3 per 100k residents, which is -66.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 94.4 per 100k, -42.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate35.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate94.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate67.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents347 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.3 | A | 287 | 106.2 | -66.8% |
| Property Crime | 94.4 | A | 448 | 163.6 | -42.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 13 | 3.5 | -24.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 34 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 22.0 | C | 59 | 24.0 | -8.4% |
| Larceny | 67.0 | A | 347 | 116.4 | -42.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.3 | A | 36 | 22.2 | -76.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Greenville Police Department
Greenville, OH
Arcanum Police Department
Arcanum, OH
Union City Police Department
Union City, OH