Preble County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Preble County in OH is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,206 violent crimes and 1,715 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.0 per 100k residents, which is 47.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 349.4 per 100k, 113.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate56.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,206 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate349.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,715 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate35.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,158 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.0 | A | 1206 | 106.2 | -47.3% |
| Property Crime | 349.4 | F | 1715 | 163.6 | +113.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 23.6 | F | 56 | 3.5 | +567.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 65 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 35.3 | D | 168 | 24.0 | +47.0% |
| Larceny | 49.4 | A | 1158 | 116.4 | -57.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.5 | A | 119 | 22.2 | -48.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Preble County Sheriff's Office
Eaton Police Department
Eaton, OH
Camden Police Department
Camden, OH
Gratis Police Department
Gratis, OH