Highland County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Highland County in OH is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,803 violent crimes and 2,195 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.0 per 100k residents, which is 55.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 65.6 per 100k, 59.9% 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 Rate47.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,803 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate65.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,195 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents461 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate62.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,497 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.0 | A | 1803 | 106.2 | -55.7% |
| Property Crime | 65.6 | A | 2195 | 163.6 | -59.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 97 | 3.5 | -75.8% |
| Robbery | 3.8 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -35.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.4 | A | 135 | 22.3 | -62.4% |
| Burglary | 3.4 | A | 461 | 24.0 | -85.8% |
| Larceny | 62.2 | A | 1497 | 116.4 | -46.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 228 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Highland County Sheriff's Office
Greenfield Police Department
Greenfield, OH
Hillsboro Police Department
Hillsboro, OH
Village of Leesburg Police Department
Village Of Leesburg, OH