Avon Lake, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Avon Lake Police Department serves the city of Avon Lake, OH in Lorain County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 274 violent crimes and 488 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 11.6 per 100k residents, which is 89.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 27.1 per 100k, 83.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents488 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents389 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 11.6 | A | 274 | 106.2 | -89.1% |
| Property Crime | 27.1 | A | 488 | 163.6 | -83.4% |
| Burglary | 3.9 | A | 54 | 24.0 | -83.9% |
| Larceny | 23.3 | A | 389 | 116.4 | -80.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 2 miles | A 43.0 | B 125.0 | Violent: 269.6% higher Property: 360.6% higher |
| Sheffield Lake | 4 miles | A 44.8 | B 112.0 | Violent: 285.2% higher Property: 312.6% higher |
| Bay Village | 5 miles | A 12.6 | A 19.0 | Violent: 8.7% higher Property: 30.1% lower |
| Westlake | 6 miles | A 32.4 | A 70.8 | Violent: 178.9% higher Property: 160.8% higher |
| North Ridgeville | 7 miles | A 24.0 | A 13.3 | Violent: 106.2% higher Property: 50.9% lower |