Summit County, OH Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Summit County in OH is served by 21 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 48,030 violent crimes and 56,082 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.9 per 100k residents, which is 14.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.3 per 100k, 19.8% 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 Rate90.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents48,030 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,608 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,268 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents7,218 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate131.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents56,082 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,472 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate115.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents41,836 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,338 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime90.9B48030106.2-14.4%
Property Crime131.3B56082163.6-19.8%
Homicide0.1A1910.5-90.0%
Rape1.4A16083.5-61.4%
Robbery0.5A12685.8-92.2%
Aggravated Assault31.1D721822.3+39.7%
Burglary9.1A847224.0-62.1%
Larceny115.6C41836116.4-0.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.6A533822.2-70.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Summit County Sheriff's Office

Akron Police Department

Akron, OH

Barberton Police Department

Barberton, OH

Cuyahoga Falls Police Department

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Fairlawn Police Department

Fairlawn, OH

Hudson Police Department

Hudson, OH

Lakemore Police Department

Lakemore, OH

Macedonia Police Department

Macedonia, OH

Northfield Police Department

Northfield, OH

Stow Police Department

Stow, OH

Twinsburg Police Department

Twinsburg, OH

Boston Heights Police Department

Boston Heights, OH

Munroe Falls Police Department

Munroe Falls, OH

Peninsula Police Department

Peninsula, OH

Reminderville Police Department

Reminderville, OH

Bath Township Police Department, Summit County

Springfield Township Police Department, Summit County

Copley Township Police Department

Copley Township, OH

New Franklin Police Department

New Franklin, OH

Sagamore Hills Police Department

Sagamore Hills, OH

Akron Metro Regional Transit Authority