Columbiana County, OH Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Columbiana County in OH is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,926 violent crimes and 2,638 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.5 per 100k residents, which is 49.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 35.8 per 100k, 78.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 A

Annual Rate53.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents2,926 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Annual Rate2.4 per 100k residents

National Avg: 0.5 per 100k

Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade A

Annual Rate0.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Annual Rate7.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A

Annual Rate35.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents2,638 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A

Annual Rate7.0 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents514 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A

Annual Rate28.7 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents1,958 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	53.5	A	2926	106.2	-49.6%
Property Crime	35.8	A	2638	163.6	-78.1%
Homicide	2.4	F	10	0.5	+351.6%
Rape	0.0	A	70	3.5	-100.0%
Robbery	0.9	A	17	5.8	-83.9%
Aggravated Assault	7.6	A	223	22.3	-65.7%
Burglary	7.0	A	514	24.0	-70.7%
Larceny	28.7	A	1958	116.4	-75.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft	0.0	A	147	22.2	-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Columbiana County Sheriff's Office

East Liverpool Police Department

East Liverpool, OH

East Palestine Police Department

East Palestine, OH

Lisbon Police Department

Lisbon, OH

Salineville Police Department

Salineville, OH

Wellsville Police Department

Wellsville, OH

New Waterford Police Department

New Waterford, OH

Liverpool Township Police Department

Liverpool Township, OH

St. Clair Township Police Department

St. Clair Township, OH

Perry Township Police Department, Columbiana County

Center Township Police Department

Center Township, OH