Wayne County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wayne County in OH is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,386 violent crimes and 3,832 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.9 per 100k residents, which is -54.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.1 per 100k, -69.4% 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 Rate48.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,386 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents265 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,832 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents467 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,181 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.9 | A | 2386 | 106.2 | -54.0% |
| Property Crime | 50.1 | A | 3832 | 163.6 | -69.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 18.6 | F | 158 | 3.5 | +426.8% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 51 | 5.8 | -84.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.0 | A | 265 | 22.3 | -86.7% |
| Burglary | 3.7 | A | 467 | 24.0 | -84.5% |
| Larceny | 41.8 | A | 3181 | 116.4 | -64.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.7 | A | 153 | 22.2 | -83.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Orrville Police Department
Orrville, OH
Wooster Police Department
Wooster, OH
Apple Creek Police Department
Apple Creek, OH
Smithville Police Department
Smithville, OH