Wayne County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wayne County in OH is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,927 violent crimes and 6,500 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.8 per 100k residents, which is 55.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.4 per 100k, 69.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate47.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,927 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents402 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,500 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,344 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,731 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.8 | A | 3927 | 106.2 | -55.0% |
| Property Crime | 50.4 | A | 6500 | 163.6 | -69.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 15.2 | F | 238 | 3.5 | +330.5% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 63 | 5.8 | -87.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.3 | A | 402 | 22.3 | -85.0% |
| Burglary | 4.6 | A | 1344 | 24.0 | -81.0% |
| Larceny | 41.4 | A | 4731 | 116.4 | -64.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.6 | A | 380 | 22.2 | -83.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Orrville Police Department
Orrville, OH
Wooster Police Department
Wooster, OH
Apple Creek Police Department
Apple Creek, OH
Smithville Police Department
Smithville, OH