Van Wert County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Van Wert County in OH is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,081 violent crimes and 1,885 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 148.1 per 100k residents, which is 39.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 165.2 per 100k, 1.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate148.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,081 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate165.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,885 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents402 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate147.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,422 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 148.1 | D | 2081 | 106.2 | +39.5% |
| Property Crime | 165.2 | C | 1885 | 163.6 | +1.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.2 | F | 85 | 3.5 | +131.7% |
| Robbery | 4.5 | B | 15 | 5.8 | -22.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.4 | B | 177 | 22.3 | -26.4% |
| Burglary | 12.7 | A | 402 | 24.0 | -47.1% |
| Larceny | 147.9 | D | 1422 | 116.4 | +27.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 47 | 22.2 | -79.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Van Wert County Sheriff's Office
Van Wert Police Department
Van Wert, OH