Scioto County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Scioto County in OH is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,503 violent crimes and 4,693 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 230.5 per 100k residents, which is +117.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 364.0 per 100k, +122.5% above 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 FAnnual Rate230.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,503 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents414 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate364.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,693 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents775 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate315.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,573 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 230.5 | F | 2503 | 106.2 | +117.1% |
| Property Crime | 364.0 | F | 4693 | 163.6 | +122.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.7 | F | 107 | 3.5 | +145.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 92 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.9 | D | 414 | 22.3 | +30.0% |
| Burglary | 37.0 | D | 775 | 24.0 | +53.9% |
| Larceny | 315.4 | F | 3573 | 116.4 | +171.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.6 | A | 333 | 22.2 | -47.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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