Darke County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Darke County in OH is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,864 violent crimes and 1,177 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.3 per 100k residents, which is 65.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 76.8 per 100k, 53.0% 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 Rate36.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,864 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (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 Rate76.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,177 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents924 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.3 | A | 1864 | 106.2 | -65.8% |
| Property Crime | 76.8 | A | 1177 | 163.6 | -53.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.8 | B | 39 | 3.5 | -22.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 54 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 18.0 | B | 201 | 24.0 | -25.0% |
| Larceny | 54.8 | A | 924 | 116.4 | -52.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 38 | 22.2 | -82.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Darke County Sheriff's Office
Greenville Police Department
Greenville, OH
Arcanum Police Department
Arcanum, OH
Union City Police Department
Union City, OH