Ross County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ross County in OH is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,371 violent crimes and 10,482 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.4 per 100k residents, which is 19.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 196.5 per 100k, 20.1% above 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 BAnnual Rate85.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,371 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents436 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate196.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,482 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,649 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate166.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,946 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents785 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.4 | B | 4371 | 106.2 | -19.6% |
| Property Crime | 196.5 | D | 10482 | 163.6 | +20.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 239 | 3.5 | +16.2% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 96 | 5.8 | -45.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.5 | A | 436 | 22.3 | -75.4% |
| Burglary | 19.6 | B | 1649 | 24.0 | -18.3% |
| Larceny | 166.4 | D | 7946 | 116.4 | +43.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.5 | A | 785 | 22.2 | -52.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ross County Sheriff's Office
Chillicothe Police Department
Chillicothe, OH