Fairfield County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fairfield County in OH is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,791 violent crimes and 5,314 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.2 per 100k residents, which is +18.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 58.9 per 100k, -64.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate126.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,791 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents176 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate51.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents373 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate58.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,314 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents594 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,363 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents304 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.2 | C | 4791 | 106.2 | +18.8% |
| Property Crime | 58.9 | A | 5314 | 163.6 | -64.0% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | C | 7 | 0.5 | -9.5% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 176 | 3.5 | -31.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 79 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 51.9 | F | 373 | 22.3 | +133.1% |
| Burglary | 29.0 | D | 594 | 24.0 | +20.7% |
| Larceny | 27.5 | A | 4363 | 116.4 | -76.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 304 | 22.2 | -91.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lancaster Police Department
Lancaster, OH
Baltimore Police Department
Baltimore, OH
Carroll Police Department
Carroll, OH
Millersport Police Department
Millersport, OH
Sugar Grove Police Department
Sugar Grove, OH