Stark County, OH Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Stark County in OH is served by 19 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 30,861 violent crimes and 37,422 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.1 per 100k residents, which is 14.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.5 per 100k, 41.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 B
Annual Rate91.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30,861 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,152 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents858 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,240 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate96.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents37,422 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,320 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate64.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents26,730 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,188 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime91.1B30861106.2-14.2%
Property Crime96.5A37422163.6-41.0%
Homicide0.1A710.5-84.9%
Rape5.4D11523.5+52.1%
Robbery0.3A8585.8-94.2%
Aggravated Assault4.8A424022.3-78.3%
Burglary23.1C732024.0-3.8%
Larceny64.9A26730116.4-44.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.3A318822.2-62.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Stark County Sheriff's Office

Brewster Police Department

Brewster, OH

Canal Fulton Police Department

Canal Fulton, OH

Canton Police Department

Canton, OH

East Canton Police Department

East Canton, OH

Hartville Police Department

Hartville, OH

Louisville Police Department

Louisville, OH

Massillon Police Department

Massillon, OH

Navarre Police Department

Navarre, OH

North Canton Police Department

North Canton, OH

Beach City Police Department

Beach City, OH

Hills and Dales

Waynesburg Police Department

Waynesburg, OH

Marlboro Township Police Department

Marlboro Township, OH

Lawrence Township Police Department

Lawrence Township, OH

Perry Township Police Department, Stark County

Jackson Township Police Department, Stark County

Uniontown Police Department

Uniontown, OH

Stark County Park District