Lorain County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lorain County in OH is served by 14 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 16,750 violent crimes and 15,995 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.7 per 100k residents, which is 59.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.1 per 100k, 43.1% 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 Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16,750 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents440 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents479 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,876 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,995 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,306 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,501 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,076 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.7 | A | 16750 | 106.2 | -59.8% |
| Property Crime | 93.1 | A | 15995 | 163.6 | -43.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 50 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 440 | 3.5 | -65.1% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 479 | 5.8 | -89.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.8 | A | 1876 | 22.3 | -64.7% |
| Burglary | 5.5 | A | 3306 | 24.0 | -77.3% |
| Larceny | 83.6 | B | 11501 | 116.4 | -28.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 1076 | 22.2 | -81.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lorain County Sheriff's Office
Amherst Police Department
Amherst, OH
Avon Police Department
Avon, OH
Avon Lake Police Department
Avon Lake, OH
Elyria Police Department
Elyria, OH
Lorain Police Department
Lorain, OH
Oberlin Police Department
Oberlin, OH
North Ridgeville Police Department
North Ridgeville, OH
Sheffield Lake Police Department
Sheffield Lake, OH
Wellington Police Department
Wellington, OH
Grafton Police Department
Grafton, OH
Kipton Police Department
Kipton, OH