Fairfield County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fairfield County in OH is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,370 violent crimes and 10,179 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.0 per 100k residents, which is 6.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 60.1 per 100k, 63.3% 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 CAnnual Rate113.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,370 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate43.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents593 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,179 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,052 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,447 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents614 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.0 | C | 8370 | 106.2 | +6.4% |
| Property Crime | 60.1 | A | 10179 | 163.6 | -63.3% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 17 | 0.5 | +15.1% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 294 | 3.5 | -37.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 106 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 43.9 | F | 593 | 22.3 | +97.1% |
| Burglary | 25.4 | C | 1052 | 24.0 | +5.8% |
| Larceny | 31.8 | A | 8447 | 116.4 | -72.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.5 | A | 614 | 22.2 | -88.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office
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