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 BAnnual Rate91.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30,861 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,152 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents858 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,240 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents37,422 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,320 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents26,730 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,188 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.1 | B | 30861 | 106.2 | -14.2% |
| Property Crime | 96.5 | A | 37422 | 163.6 | -41.0% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 71 | 0.5 | -84.9% |
| Rape | 5.4 | D | 1152 | 3.5 | +52.1% |
| Robbery | 0.3 | A | 858 | 5.8 | -94.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.8 | A | 4240 | 22.3 | -78.3% |
| Burglary | 23.1 | C | 7320 | 24.0 | -3.8% |
| Larceny | 64.9 | A | 26730 | 116.4 | -44.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.3 | A | 3188 | 22.2 | -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