Delaware County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Delaware County in OH is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,407 violent crimes and 7,060 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.1 per 100k residents, which is 67.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.6 per 100k, 69.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,407 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents297 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,060 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents829 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate44.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,920 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.1 | A | 3407 | 106.2 | -67.9% |
| Property Crime | 50.6 | A | 7060 | 163.6 | -69.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 297 | 3.5 | -78.2% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 49 | 5.8 | -91.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.8 | A | 287 | 22.3 | -92.1% |
| Burglary | 1.8 | A | 829 | 24.0 | -92.3% |
| Larceny | 44.1 | A | 5920 | 116.4 | -62.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.7 | A | 279 | 22.2 | -78.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Delaware County Sheriff's Office
Delaware Police Department
Delaware, OH
Ashley
Powell Police Department
Powell, OH
Shawnee Hills Police Department
Shawnee Hills, OH
Sunbury Police Department
Sunbury, OH
Genoa Township Police Department
Genoa Township, OH