Butler County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Butler County in OH is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,563 violent crimes and 21,712 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.2 per 100k residents, which is 47.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.8 per 100k, 51.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate56.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,563 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents421 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents409 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,649 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate79.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents21,712 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,942 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,142 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,431 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.2 | A | 13563 | 106.2 | -47.1% |
| Property Crime | 79.8 | A | 21712 | 163.6 | -51.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 36 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 421 | 3.5 | -72.0% |
| Robbery | 1.3 | A | 409 | 5.8 | -77.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.5 | A | 1649 | 22.3 | -75.2% |
| Burglary | 6.8 | A | 2942 | 24.0 | -71.8% |
| Larceny | 70.5 | A | 17142 | 116.4 | -39.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.2 | A | 1431 | 22.2 | -90.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Butler County Sheriff's Office
Fairfield Police Department
Fairfield, OH
Hamilton Police Department
Hamilton, OH
New Miami Police Department
New Miami, OH
Oxford Police Department
Oxford, OH
Trenton Police Department
Trenton, OH
Oxford Township Police Department
Oxford Township, OH
West Chester Township Police Department
West Chester Township, OH
Ross Township Police Department
Ross Township, OH
Fairfield Township Police Department
Fairfield Township, OH