Zanesville, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Zanesville Police Department serves the city of Zanesville, OH in Muskingum County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,691 violent crimes and 4,695 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 191.7 per 100k residents, which is 80.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 277.4 per 100k, 69.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 28 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 Rate191.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,691 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate277.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,695 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents556 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate224.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,943 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 191.7 | F | 2691 | 106.2 | +80.5% |
| Property Crime | 277.4 | F | 4695 | 163.6 | +69.6% |
| Rape | 8.2 | F | 153 | 3.5 | +130.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.4 | C | 248 | 22.3 | -8.3% |
| Burglary | 40.8 | F | 556 | 24.0 | +69.8% |
| Larceny | 224.4 | F | 3943 | 116.4 | +92.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.2 | A | 180 | 22.2 | -44.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 28 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 7 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 3 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 5 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Zanesville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Dresden | 4 miles | C 122.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 36.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Frazeysburg | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 74.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 73.2% lower |
| New Concord | 4 miles | B 91.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 52.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Crooksville | 13 miles | B 80.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 57.9% lower Property: N/A |