Lancaster, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lancaster Police Department serves the city of Lancaster, OH in Fairfield County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,726 violent crimes and 5,262 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 161.7 per 100k residents, which is 52.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 168.9 per 100k, 3.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 17 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 DHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 161.7 | D | 4726 | 106.2 | +52.2% |
| Property Crime | 168.9 | C | 5262 | 163.6 | +3.2% |
| Homicide | 2.4 | F | 7 | 0.5 | +352.3% |
| Rape | 12.1 | F | 173 | 3.5 | +241.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.1 | C | 369 | 22.3 | +8.4% |
| Burglary | 19.3 | B | 584 | 24.0 | -19.7% |
| Larceny | 137.5 | C | 4324 | 116.4 | +18.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.7 | A | 301 | 22.2 | -56.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 17 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Millersport | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 92.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 45.4% lower |
| Sugar Grove | 2 miles | F 235.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 45.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Baltimore | 8 miles | F 233.9 | A 33.4 | Violent: 44.7% higher Property: 80.2% lower |
| Logan | 17 miles | A 40.7 | F 298.2 | Violent: 74.8% lower Property: 76.6% higher |