Licking County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Licking County in OH is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,983 violent crimes and 14,914 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.2 per 100k residents, which is 57.4% 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 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 Rate45.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,983 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents743 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,914 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,456 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,106 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,212 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.2 | A | 7983 | 106.2 | -57.4% |
| Property Crime | 92.8 | A | 14914 | 163.6 | -43.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 328 | 3.5 | +0.2% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 170 | 5.8 | -82.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.9 | A | 743 | 22.3 | -59.8% |
| Burglary | 6.2 | A | 2456 | 24.0 | -74.1% |
| Larceny | 83.0 | B | 11106 | 116.4 | -28.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 1212 | 22.2 | -84.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Licking County Sheriff's Office
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