Defiance, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Defiance Police Department serves the city of Defiance, OH in Defiance County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 833 violent crimes and 1,118 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.7 per 100k residents, which is 33.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.5 per 100k, 49.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.7 | B | 833 | 106.2 | -33.4% |
| Property Crime | 82.5 | A | 1118 | 163.6 | -49.6% |
| Rape | 11.8 | F | 57 | 3.5 | +233.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.9 | A | 101 | 22.3 | -73.5% |
| Burglary | 11.8 | A | 99 | 24.0 | -50.9% |
| Larceny | 70.7 | A | 987 | 116.4 | -39.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulding | 13 miles | B 84.7 | A 28.2 | Violent: 19.8% higher Property: 65.8% lower |
| Napoleon | 16 miles | D 137.7 | A 80.3 | Violent: 94.7% higher Property: 2.7% lower |
| Payne | 16 miles | B 84.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 19.7% higher Property: N/A |
| Bryan | 16 miles | A 35.0 | A 11.7 | Violent: 50.5% lower Property: 85.9% lower |
| Archbold | 17 miles | C 112.5 | F 292.5 | Violent: 59.0% higher Property: 254.4% higher |