Shelby County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Shelby County in OH is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,690 violent crimes and 2,644 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 151.1 per 100k residents, which is +42.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 59.5 per 100k, -63.6% 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 DAnnual Rate151.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,690 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,644 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,099 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 151.1 | D | 2690 | 106.2 | +42.3% |
| Property Crime | 59.5 | A | 2644 | 163.6 | -63.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.0 | D | 131 | 3.5 | +40.3% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 34 | 5.8 | -43.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 143 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 389 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 52.9 | A | 2099 | 116.4 | -54.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.6 | A | 132 | 22.2 | -70.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sidney Police Department
Sidney, OH
Fort Loramie Police Department
Fort Loramie, OH
Jackson Center Police Department
Jackson Center, OH