Richland County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Richland County in OH is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,782 violent crimes and 12,998 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 101.5 per 100k residents, which is 4.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 104.7 per 100k, 36.0% 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 CAnnual Rate101.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,782 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents468 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents829 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate104.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,998 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,228 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate87.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,962 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents698 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 101.5 | C | 14782 | 106.2 | -4.5% |
| Property Crime | 104.7 | A | 12998 | 163.6 | -36.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 29 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.0 | F | 468 | 3.5 | +69.1% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 217 | 5.8 | -74.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.3 | A | 829 | 22.3 | -89.7% |
| Burglary | 11.2 | A | 2228 | 24.0 | -53.5% |
| Larceny | 87.0 | B | 9962 | 116.4 | -25.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.6 | A | 698 | 22.2 | -70.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Richland County Sheriff's Office
Mansfield Police Department
Mansfield, OH
Ontario Police Department
Ontario, OH
Shelby Police Department
Shelby, OH
Bellville Police Department
Bellville, OH
Butler Police Department
Butler, OH
Lexington Police Department
Lexington, OH