Pataskala, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pataskala Police Department serves the city of Pataskala, OH in Licking County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 177 violent crimes and 260 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.4 per 100k residents, which is 74.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.8 per 100k, 73.3% 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 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 ARobbery
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.4 | A | 177 | 106.2 | -74.2% |
| Property Crime | 43.8 | A | 260 | 163.6 | -73.3% |
| Robbery | 5.5 | C | 4 | 5.8 | -6.0% |
| Larceny | 38.3 | A | 209 | 116.4 | -67.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.5 | A | 23 | 22.2 | -75.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gahanna | 10 miles | B 89.0 | C 163.6 | Violent: 225.3% higher Property: 273.9% higher |
| Baltimore | 11 miles | F 233.9 | A 33.4 | Violent: 755.1% higher Property: 23.7% lower |
| Whitehall | 11 miles | F 242.2 | F 444.1 | Violent: 785.7% higher Property: 914.8% higher |
| Heath | 12 miles | C 102.6 | F 382.6 | Violent: 275.3% higher Property: 774.2% higher |
| Newark | 12 miles | C 117.3 | D 215.1 | Violent: 328.9% higher Property: 391.5% higher |