Akron, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Akron Police Department serves the city of Akron, OH in Summit County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 35,063 violent crimes and 32,892 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 308.5 per 100k residents, which is 190.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 258.4 per 100k, 57.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 23 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 Rate308.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents35,063 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,092 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,079 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate52.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,059 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate258.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents32,892 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,058 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate187.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,229 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate37.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,229 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 308.5 | F | 35063 | 106.2 | +190.4% |
| Property Crime | 258.4 | D | 32892 | 163.6 | +57.9% |
| Homicide | 1.1 | F | 170 | 0.5 | +100.8% |
| Rape | 3.7 | C | 1092 | 3.5 | +5.5% |
| Robbery | 9.1 | D | 1079 | 5.8 | +55.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 52.2 | F | 6059 | 22.3 | +134.6% |
| Burglary | 33.6 | D | 6058 | 24.0 | +39.7% |
| Larceny | 187.0 | F | 22229 | 116.4 | +60.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 37.3 | F | 4229 | 22.2 | +68.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 23 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 2 |
| Anti-White | 6 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barberton | 3 miles | F 218.9 | C 186.4 | Violent: 29.0% lower Property: 27.8% lower |
| Munroe Falls | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 92.2% lower |
| Peninsula | 3 miles | F 576.9 | C 192.3 | Violent: 87.0% higher Property: 25.6% lower |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 4 miles | B 71.3 | B 116.9 | Violent: 76.9% lower Property: 54.7% lower |
| Lakemore | 5 miles | B 69.2 | F 276.9 | Violent: 77.6% lower Property: 7.2% higher |