Lawrence County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lawrence County in OH is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,318 violent crimes and 2,278 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.3 per 100k residents, which is 67.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 26.7 per 100k, 83.7% 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 AAnnual Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,318 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BNot 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 Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents240 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate26.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,278 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents507 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate22.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,556 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 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 | 34.3 | A | 2318 | 106.2 | -67.7% |
| Property Crime | 26.7 | A | 2278 | 163.6 | -83.7% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 6 | 0.5 | -20.6% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 99 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 25 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.3 | A | 240 | 22.3 | -94.3% |
| Burglary | 0.8 | A | 507 | 24.0 | -96.5% |
| Larceny | 22.5 | A | 1556 | 116.4 | -80.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.3 | A | 202 | 22.2 | -85.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lawrence County Sheriff's Office
Coal Grove Police Department
Coal Grove, OH
Ironton Police Department
Ironton, OH
Chesapeake Police Department
Chesapeake, OH
Proctorville
South Point Police Department
South Point, OH