Allen County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Allen County in OH is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,731 violent crimes and 10,876 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.6 per 100k residents, which is 3.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 124.9 per 100k, 23.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. 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 Rate102.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,731 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents353 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents272 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,117 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate124.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,876 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,296 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate102.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,799 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents589 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.6 | C | 10731 | 106.2 | -3.4% |
| Property Crime | 124.9 | B | 10876 | 163.6 | -23.6% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 28 | 0.5 | +32.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 353 | 3.5 | -60.2% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 272 | 5.8 | -83.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.3 | A | 1117 | 22.3 | -35.8% |
| Burglary | 15.4 | A | 2296 | 24.0 | -36.1% |
| Larceny | 102.5 | B | 7799 | 116.4 | -11.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 589 | 22.2 | -68.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Allen County Sheriff's Office
Lima Police Department
Lima, OH
Spencerville Police Department
Spencerville, OH
Elida Police Department
Elida, OH
Shawnee Township Police Department
Shawnee Township, OH
American Township Police Department
American Township, OH