Washington County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in OH is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,588 violent crimes and 2,719 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.4 per 100k residents, which is 45.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 66.7 per 100k, 59.2% 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 Rate58.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,588 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,719 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents474 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,067 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.4 | A | 1588 | 106.2 | -45.0% |
| Property Crime | 66.7 | A | 2719 | 163.6 | -59.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 17 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 130 | 3.5 | -15.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.4 | A | 141 | 22.3 | -84.5% |
| Burglary | 4.8 | A | 474 | 24.0 | -80.0% |
| Larceny | 55.5 | A | 2067 | 116.4 | -52.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.4 | A | 156 | 22.2 | -70.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
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