Washington County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in OH is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 844 violent crimes and 1,657 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.2 per 100k residents, which is -38.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 71.9 per 100k, -56.1% below 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 AAnnual Rate65.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents844 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate71.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,657 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate62.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,409 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.2 | A | 844 | 106.2 | -38.6% |
| Property Crime | 71.9 | A | 1657 | 163.6 | -56.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 57 | 3.5 | -14.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.0 | A | 84 | 22.3 | -86.4% |
| Burglary | 3.0 | A | 168 | 24.0 | -87.4% |
| Larceny | 62.8 | A | 1409 | 116.4 | -46.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.1 | A | 68 | 22.2 | -72.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Belpre Police Department
Belpre, OH
Marietta Police Department
Marietta, OH
Matamoras Police Department
Matamoras, OH
Beverly Police Department
Beverly, OH
Lowell Police Department
Lowell, OH