Van Wert County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Van Wert County in OH is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,279 violent crimes and 1,438 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 208.3 per 100k residents, which is +96.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 271.7 per 100k, +66.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate208.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,279 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate271.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,438 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate244.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,156 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 208.3 | F | 1279 | 106.2 | +96.1% |
| Property Crime | 271.7 | F | 1438 | 163.6 | +66.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 9.1 | F | 53 | 3.5 | +156.2% |
| Robbery | 9.1 | D | 12 | 5.8 | +55.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.1 | B | 110 | 22.3 | -18.6% |
| Burglary | 18.1 | B | 246 | 24.0 | -24.6% |
| Larceny | 244.5 | F | 1156 | 116.4 | +110.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.1 | A | 28 | 22.2 | -59.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Van Wert Police Department
Van Wert, OH