Erie County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Erie County in OH is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,572 violent crimes and 4,863 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.1 per 100k residents, which is -48.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 139.5 per 100k, -14.8% 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 Rate55.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,572 (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 Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate139.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,863 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate50.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents705 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate81.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,957 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents183 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.1 | A | 3572 | 106.2 | -48.1% |
| Property Crime | 139.5 | B | 4863 | 163.6 | -14.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 79 | 3.5 | -70.9% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 71 | 5.8 | -82.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.1 | A | 108 | 22.3 | -68.1% |
| Burglary | 50.4 | F | 705 | 24.0 | +109.9% |
| Larceny | 81.8 | B | 3957 | 116.4 | -29.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.2 | A | 183 | 22.2 | -67.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Huron Police Department
Huron, OH
Sandusky Police Department
Sandusky, OH
Bay View Police Department
Bay View, OH
Perkins Township Police Department
Perkins Township, OH