Delaware County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Delaware County in OH is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,581 violent crimes and 2,468 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.4 per 100k residents, which is -60.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 32.9 per 100k, -79.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate42.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,581 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate32.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,468 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents316 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,033 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.4 | A | 1581 | 106.2 | -60.1% |
| Property Crime | 32.9 | A | 2468 | 163.6 | -79.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 156 | 3.5 | -74.9% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -87.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.3 | A | 146 | 22.3 | -94.0% |
| Burglary | 1.8 | A | 316 | 24.0 | -92.4% |
| Larceny | 26.4 | A | 2033 | 116.4 | -77.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.6 | A | 96 | 22.2 | -79.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Delaware Police Department
Delaware, OH
Powell Police Department
Powell, OH
Shawnee Hills Police Department
Shawnee Hills, OH
Sunbury Police Department
Sunbury, OH
Genoa Township Police Department
Genoa Township, OH