Fayette County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fayette County in OH is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,126 violent crimes and 2,938 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.1 per 100k residents, which is 44.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 121.7 per 100k, 25.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,126 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate121.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,938 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents463 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,257 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents197 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.1 | A | 2126 | 106.2 | -44.4% |
| Property Crime | 121.7 | B | 2938 | 163.6 | -25.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 87 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 30 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.5 | A | 155 | 22.3 | -84.4% |
| Burglary | 7.0 | A | 463 | 24.0 | -71.1% |
| Larceny | 100.8 | B | 2257 | 116.4 | -13.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.4 | A | 197 | 22.2 | -53.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
Washington Court House Police Department
Washington Court House, OH