Hancock County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hancock County in OH is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,782 violent crimes and 4,807 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.2 per 100k residents, which is 19.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.0 per 100k, 54.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate85.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,782 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate75.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,807 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents649 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,928 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.2 | B | 3782 | 106.2 | -19.8% |
| Property Crime | 75.0 | A | 4807 | 163.6 | -54.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.8 | B | 241 | 3.5 | -22.1% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 61 | 5.8 | -85.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.9 | A | 302 | 22.3 | -69.0% |
| Burglary | 14.1 | A | 649 | 24.0 | -41.4% |
| Larceny | 59.1 | A | 3928 | 116.4 | -49.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 211 | 22.2 | -91.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hancock County Sheriff's Office
Findlay Police Department
Findlay, OH
McComb Police Department
Mccomb, OH