Erie County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Erie County in OH is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,051 violent crimes and 5,428 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.5 per 100k residents, which is 55.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 114.9 per 100k, 29.8% 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 Rate47.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,051 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate114.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,428 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents790 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,417 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.5 | A | 4051 | 106.2 | -55.3% |
| Property Crime | 114.9 | B | 5428 | 163.6 | -29.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 80 | 3.5 | -76.7% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 72 | 5.8 | -85.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.7 | A | 132 | 22.3 | -74.5% |
| Burglary | 40.3 | F | 790 | 24.0 | +67.9% |
| Larceny | 68.8 | A | 4417 | 116.4 | -40.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.8 | A | 202 | 22.2 | -74.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Erie County Sheriff's Office
Huron Police Department
Huron, OH
Sandusky Police Department
Sandusky, OH
Bay View Police Department
Bay View, OH
Perkins Township Police Department
Perkins Township, OH