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Jefferson County, OH Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Jefferson County in OH is served by 14 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,698 violent crimes and 3,469 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.1 per 100k residents, which is 24.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 56.5 per 100k, 65.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 B
Annual Rate80.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,698 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate56.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,469 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents360 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate49.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,981 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime80.1B2698106.2-24.6%
Property Crime56.5A3469163.6-65.5%
Homicide0.0A120.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A533.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A335.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault5.6A30922.3-74.6%
Burglary5.9A36024.0-75.4%
Larceny49.0A2981116.4-57.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft1.2A10922.2-94.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Mingo Junction Police Department

Mingo Junction, OH

Steubenville Police Department

Steubenville, OH

Toronto Police Department

Toronto, OH

Wintersville Police Department

Wintersville, OH

Amsterdam Police Department

Amsterdam, OH

Dillonvale Police Department

Dillonvale, OH

Mount Pleasant Police Department

Mount Pleasant, OH

Richmond

Tiltonsville Police Department

Tiltonsville, OH

Cross Creek Township Police Department

Cross Creek Township, OH

Saline Township Police Department

Saline Township, OH

Wells Township Police Department

Wells Township, OH

Smithfield Township