Richland County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Richland County in OH is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,832 violent crimes and 10,023 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.3 per 100k residents, which is -0.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.5 per 100k, -33.7% 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 Rate105.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,832 (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 Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents670 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,023 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,731 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate89.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,658 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents542 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 105.3 | C | 11832 | 106.2 | -0.9% |
| Property Crime | 108.5 | B | 10023 | 163.6 | -33.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 24 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.0 | F | 287 | 3.5 | +70.7% |
| Robbery | 1.7 | A | 194 | 5.8 | -70.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.7 | A | 670 | 22.3 | -92.2% |
| Burglary | 11.2 | A | 1731 | 24.0 | -53.5% |
| Larceny | 89.6 | B | 7658 | 116.4 | -23.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.7 | A | 542 | 22.2 | -65.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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