Hardin County, OH Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Hardin County in OH is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 777 violent crimes and 1,066 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.0 per 100k residents, which is -36.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.8 per 100k, -43.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 A
Annual Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents777 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate92.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,066 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate51.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents864 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime68.0A777106.2-36.0%
Property Crime92.8A1066163.6-43.3%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A403.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A125.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A6822.3-100.0%
Burglary41.8F16724.0+74.0%
Larceny51.0A864116.4-56.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A3022.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Ada Police Department

Ada, OH

Kenton Police Department

Kenton, OH

Forest Police Department

Forest, OH