Kenton, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kenton Police Department serves the city of Kenton, OH in Hardin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 668 violent crimes and 927 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 165.6 per 100k residents, which is 55.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 165.6 per 100k, 1.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 DAnnual Rate165.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents668 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate165.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents927 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate152.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents750 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 165.6 | D | 668 | 106.2 | +55.9% |
| Property Crime | 165.6 | C | 927 | 163.6 | +1.2% |
| Burglary | 12.7 | A | 144 | 24.0 | -47.0% |
| Larceny | 152.9 | D | 750 | 116.4 | +31.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | 3 miles | A 38.3 | A 38.3 | Violent: 76.9% lower Property: 76.9% lower |
| Forest | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 74.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 55.1% lower |
| Russells Point | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 145.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 12.3% lower |
| De Graff | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| West Liberty | 20 miles | A 56.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 66.2% lower Property: N/A |