Dover, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dover Police Department serves the city of Dover, OH in Tuscarawas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 419 violent crimes and 344 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.3 per 100k residents, which is 78.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 15.5 per 100k, 90.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents419 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents344 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.3 | A | 419 | 106.2 | -78.1% |
| Property Crime | 15.5 | A | 344 | 163.6 | -90.5% |
| Rape | 7.8 | F | 28 | 3.5 | +119.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.5 | B | 31 | 22.2 | -30.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Philadelphia | 3 miles | A 11.6 | A 23.1 | Violent: 50.3% lower Property: 49.0% higher |
| Newcomerstown | 5 miles | A 27.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 18.7% higher Property: N/A |
| Uhrichsville | 5 miles | F 175.6 | A 78.0 | Violent: 655.2% higher Property: 403.4% higher |
| Bolivar | 5 miles | C 104.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 347.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Port Washington | 5 miles | F 354.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 1425.2% higher Property: N/A |