Muskingum County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Muskingum County in OH is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,583 violent crimes and 7,299 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.8 per 100k residents, which is 19.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.6 per 100k, 55.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate85.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,583 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents633 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate72.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,299 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,179 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,721 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents343 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.8 | B | 5583 | 106.2 | -19.3% |
| Property Crime | 72.6 | A | 7299 | 163.6 | -55.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 313 | 3.5 | -52.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 106 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.5 | A | 633 | 22.3 | -70.8% |
| Burglary | 12.1 | A | 1179 | 24.0 | -49.8% |
| Larceny | 57.8 | A | 5721 | 116.4 | -50.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.7 | A | 343 | 22.2 | -88.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Muskingum County Sheriff's Office
Zanesville Police Department
Zanesville, OH
Dresden Police Department
Dresden, OH
Frazeysburg Police Department
Frazeysburg, OH
New Concord Police Department
New Concord, OH
South Zanesville Police Department
South Zanesville, OH