Geauga County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Geauga County in OH is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 911 violent crimes and 1,997 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.6 per 100k residents, which is 82.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 29.2 per 100k, 82.2% 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 Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents911 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate29.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,997 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,730 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 18.6 | A | 911 | 106.2 | -82.4% |
| Property Crime | 29.2 | A | 1997 | 163.6 | -82.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.2 | A | 33 | 3.5 | -93.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.8 | A | 61 | 22.3 | -87.5% |
| Burglary | 1.4 | A | 180 | 24.0 | -94.0% |
| Larceny | 24.2 | A | 1730 | 116.4 | -79.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.6 | A | 83 | 22.2 | -83.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Geauga County Sheriff's Office
Chardon Police Department
Chardon, OH
Burton Police Department
Burton, OH
Middlefield Police Department
Middlefield, OH
South Russell Police Department
South Russell, OH
Russell Township Police Department
Russell Township, OH
Chester Township Police Department
Chester Township, OH
Bainbridge Township Police Department
Bainbridge Township, OH