Sidney, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sidney Police Department serves the city of Sidney, OH in Shelby County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,666 violent crimes and 2,634 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 257.9 per 100k residents, which is 142.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 178.5 per 100k, 9.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate257.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,666 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate178.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,634 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate158.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,091 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 257.9 | F | 2666 | 106.2 | +142.8% |
| Property Crime | 178.5 | C | 2634 | 163.6 | +9.1% |
| Rape | 14.9 | F | 130 | 3.5 | +320.8% |
| Robbery | 9.9 | F | 33 | 5.8 | +70.5% |
| Larceny | 158.7 | D | 2091 | 116.4 | +36.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.8 | B | 132 | 22.2 | -10.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Center | 4 miles | A 68.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 73.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Piqua | 11 miles | F 222.0 | D 231.6 | Violent: 13.9% lower Property: 29.7% higher |
| Fort Loramie | 12 miles | C 126.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 50.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Covington | 16 miles | B 77.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 69.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Troy | 16 miles | A 41.0 | A 89.4 | Violent: 84.1% lower Property: 49.9% lower |