Kent, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kent Police Department serves the city of Kent, OH in Portage County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,001 violent crimes and 1,851 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.5 per 100k residents, which is 54.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.1 per 100k, 49.8% 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 AAnnual Rate48.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,001 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,851 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents266 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate67.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,487 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.5 | A | 1001 | 106.2 | -54.3% |
| Property Crime | 82.1 | A | 1851 | 163.6 | -49.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.5 | A | 127 | 22.3 | -66.5% |
| Burglary | 3.7 | A | 266 | 24.0 | -84.5% |
| Larceny | 67.2 | A | 1487 | 116.4 | -42.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 91 | 22.2 | -49.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrettsville | 0 miles | A 40.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 16.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Hiram | 0 miles | C 102.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 111.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Ravenna | 3 miles | B 89.1 | D 213.9 | Violent: 83.8% higher Property: 160.7% higher |
| Streetsboro | 8 miles | A 39.0 | B 111.6 | Violent: 19.5% lower Property: 36.0% higher |
| Brimfield Township | 9 miles | A 52.6 | D 219.1 | Violent: 8.4% higher Property: 167.0% higher |