Licking County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Licking County in OH is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,392 violent crimes and 10,997 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.7 per 100k residents, which is -58.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 98.8 per 100k, -39.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate43.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,392 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents228 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate98.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,997 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,674 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate88.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,336 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents860 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.7 | A | 5392 | 106.2 | -58.8% |
| Property Crime | 98.8 | A | 10997 | 163.6 | -39.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 228 | 3.5 | +12.8% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 146 | 5.8 | -79.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.4 | A | 491 | 22.3 | -62.5% |
| Burglary | 6.7 | A | 1674 | 24.0 | -72.3% |
| Larceny | 88.3 | B | 8336 | 116.4 | -24.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.6 | A | 860 | 22.2 | -83.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Newark Police Department
Newark, OH
Granville Police Department
Granville, OH
Heath Police Department
Heath, OH
Hebron Police Department
Hebron, OH
Johnstown Police Department
Johnstown, OH
Kirkersville Police Department
Kirkersville, OH
Pataskala Police Department
Pataskala, OH
St. Louisville Police Department
St. Louisville, OH