Wauseon, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wauseon Police Department serves the city of Wauseon, OH in Fulton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 491 violent crimes and 612 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 120.1 per 100k residents, which is 13.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 66.7 per 100k, 59.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 CAnnual Rate120.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate26.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents612 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents554 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 120.1 | C | 491 | 106.2 | +13.1% |
| Property Crime | 66.7 | A | 612 | 163.6 | -59.2% |
| Rape | 26.7 | F | 24 | 3.5 | +655.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.3 | A | 40 | 22.3 | -40.0% |
| Larceny | 66.7 | A | 554 | 116.4 | -42.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 77.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 16.8% higher |
| Delta | 7 miles | A 30.1 | A 90.2 | Violent: 75.0% lower Property: 35.2% higher |
| Archbold | 8 miles | C 112.5 | F 292.5 | Violent: 6.4% lower Property: 338.2% higher |
| Napoleon | 15 miles | D 137.7 | A 80.3 | Violent: 14.6% higher Property: 20.3% higher |
| Waterville Township | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 98.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 47.5% higher |