Portage County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Portage County in OH is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,344 violent crimes and 5,908 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.1 per 100k residents, which is -48.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 89.7 per 100k, -45.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate55.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,344 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate89.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,908 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents519 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate84.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,108 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.1 | A | 2344 | 106.2 | -48.1% |
| Property Crime | 89.7 | A | 5908 | 163.6 | -45.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 42 | 3.5 | -69.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 63 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.8 | A | 287 | 22.3 | -69.6% |
| Burglary | 3.4 | A | 519 | 24.0 | -86.0% |
| Larceny | 84.9 | B | 5108 | 116.4 | -27.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.4 | A | 261 | 22.2 | -93.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Aurora Police Department
Aurora, OH
Garrettsville Police Department
Garrettsville, OH
Kent Police Department
Kent, OH
Ravenna Police Department
Ravenna, OH
Windham Police Department
Windham, OH
Hiram Police Department
Hiram, OH
Streetsboro Police Department
Streetsboro, OH
Brimfield Township Police Department
Brimfield Township, OH