Wapakoneta, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wapakoneta Police Department serves the city of Wapakoneta, OH in Auglaize County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 565 violent crimes and 609 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.5 per 100k residents, which is 6.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 31.0 per 100k, 81.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 CAnnual Rate113.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents565 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate31.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents547 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.5 | C | 565 | 106.2 | +6.9% |
| Property Crime | 31.0 | A | 609 | 163.6 | -81.1% |
| Burglary | 10.3 | A | 46 | 24.0 | -57.1% |
| Larceny | 20.6 | A | 547 | 116.4 | -82.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minster | 0 miles | F 235.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 107.2% higher Property: N/A |
| New Bremen | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| New Knoxville | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 109.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 252.2% higher |
| Cridersville | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 57.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 85.7% higher |
| St. Marys | 9 miles | A 61.8 | A 61.8 | Violent: 45.6% lower Property: 99.5% higher |