Obetz, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Obetz Police Department serves the city of Obetz, OH in Franklin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 230 violent crimes and 611 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.2 per 100k residents, which is 10.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 127.0 per 100k, 22.4% below 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 4 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 Rate95.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents611 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate111.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents451 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.2 | B | 230 | 106.2 | -10.3% |
| Property Crime | 127.0 | B | 611 | 163.6 | -22.4% |
| Larceny | 111.1 | C | 451 | 116.4 | -4.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.9 | B | 108 | 22.2 | -28.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City | 0 miles | C 119.4 | D 215.4 | Violent: 25.4% higher Property: 69.7% higher |
| Hilliard | 0 miles | A 50.7 | A 98.7 | Violent: 46.8% lower Property: 22.3% lower |
| Upper Arlington | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 58.0% lower |
| Harrisburg | 0 miles | F 295.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 209.7% higher Property: N/A |
| Franklin Township | 0 miles | A 38.5 | A 9.6 | Violent: 59.6% lower Property: 92.4% lower |