Muskingum County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Muskingum County in OH is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,810 violent crimes and 4,830 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.0 per 100k residents, which is -23.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 70.4 per 100k, -57.0% 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 Rate81.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,810 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate70.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,830 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents584 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,041 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.0 | B | 2810 | 106.2 | -23.7% |
| Property Crime | 70.4 | A | 4830 | 163.6 | -57.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 153 | 3.5 | -53.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 86 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.1 | A | 262 | 22.3 | -81.7% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 584 | 24.0 | -66.0% |
| Larceny | 59.7 | A | 4041 | 116.4 | -48.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.4 | A | 184 | 22.2 | -89.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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