Eaton, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Eaton Police Department serves the city of Eaton, OH in Preble County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 473 violent crimes and 752 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.5 per 100k residents, which is 31.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 120.8 per 100k, 26.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate72.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents473 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate120.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents752 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate108.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents657 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.5 | B | 473 | 106.2 | -31.8% |
| Property Crime | 120.8 | B | 752 | 163.6 | -26.2% |
| Burglary | 12.1 | A | 51 | 24.0 | -49.7% |
| Larceny | 108.7 | C | 657 | 116.4 | -6.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 152.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 26.3% higher |
| Gratis | 0 miles | C 118.1 | B 118.1 | Violent: 62.9% higher Property: 2.2% lower |
| New Lebanon | 13 miles | D 132.6 | A 106.0 | Violent: 82.9% higher Property: 12.2% lower |
| Brookville | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 203.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 68.8% higher |
| Germantown | 16 miles | A 17.2 | A 103.4 | Violent: 76.2% lower Property: 14.4% lower |