East Palestine, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The East Palestine Police Department serves the city of East Palestine, OH in Columbiana County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 405 violent crimes and 298 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.0 per 100k residents, which is 19.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.0 per 100k, 47.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 86.0 | B | 405 | 106.2 | -19.0% |
| Property Crime | 86.0 | A | 298 | 163.6 | -47.4% |
| Burglary | 21.5 | B | 55 | 24.0 | -10.5% |
| Larceny | 64.5 | A | 231 | 116.4 | -44.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Waterford | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Beaver Township | 10 miles | A 15.0 | A 60.2 | Violent: 82.5% lower Property: 30.1% lower |
| St. Clair Township | 11 miles | A 13.1 | B 144.4 | Violent: 84.7% lower Property: 67.9% higher |
| Poland Township | 12 miles | A 33.3 | A 83.4 | Violent: 61.2% lower Property: 3.1% lower |
| Boardman | 13 miles | F 177.1 | F 311.2 | Violent: 105.9% higher Property: 261.8% higher |