Chillicothe, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chillicothe Police Department serves the city of Chillicothe, OH in Ross County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,493 violent crimes and 5,793 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.0 per 100k residents, which is 9.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 311.0 per 100k, 90.1% 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 21 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 Rate96.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,493 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate311.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,793 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents590 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate274.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,922 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents263 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.0 | C | 1493 | 106.2 | -9.6% |
| Property Crime | 311.0 | F | 5793 | 163.6 | +90.1% |
| Rape | 4.6 | D | 82 | 3.5 | +29.2% |
| Robbery | 4.6 | B | 58 | 5.8 | -21.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.2 | A | 162 | 22.3 | -58.9% |
| Burglary | 22.9 | C | 590 | 24.0 | -4.8% |
| Larceny | 274.4 | F | 4922 | 116.4 | +135.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 263 | 22.2 | -38.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 21 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Jehovah's Witness | 1 |
| Anti-Atheism/Agnosticism | 2 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 4 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 8 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 24.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 92.2% lower |
| Circleville | 19 miles | D 131.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 36.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Piketon | 19 miles | B 92.0 | A 46.0 | Violent: 4.2% lower Property: 85.2% lower |
| Ashville | 22 miles | A 63.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 34.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Commercial Point | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |