Heath, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Heath Police Department serves the city of Heath, OH in Licking County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 760 violent crimes and 2,305 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.6 per 100k residents, which is 3.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 382.6 per 100k, 133.8% above 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 3 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 CAnnual Rate102.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents760 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate382.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,305 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate373.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,881 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.6 | C | 760 | 106.2 | -3.4% |
| Property Crime | 382.6 | F | 2305 | 163.6 | +133.8% |
| Rape | 28.0 | F | 40 | 3.5 | +691.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.3 | A | 55 | 22.3 | -58.1% |
| Burglary | 9.3 | A | 329 | 24.0 | -61.2% |
| Larceny | 373.2 | F | 1881 | 116.4 | +220.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 6 miles | C 117.3 | D 215.1 | Violent: 14.3% higher Property: 43.8% lower |
| Granville | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 111.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 70.8% lower |
| Hebron | 6 miles | B 83.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 18.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Johnstown | 6 miles | A 18.8 | A 37.6 | Violent: 81.7% lower Property: 90.2% lower |
| Kirkersville | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |