Shelby County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Shelby County in OH is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,318 violent crimes and 3,253 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 93.3 per 100k residents, which is 12.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.6 per 100k, 62.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate93.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,318 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,253 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,559 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 93.3 | B | 3318 | 106.2 | -12.2% |
| Property Crime | 60.6 | A | 3253 | 163.6 | -62.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 159 | 3.5 | -15.8% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -65.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 171 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 496 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 37.8 | A | 2559 | 116.4 | -67.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.8 | C | 170 | 22.2 | +2.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Sidney Police Department
Sidney, OH
Botkins
Fort Loramie Police Department
Fort Loramie, OH
Jackson Center Police Department
Jackson Center, OH