Meigs County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Meigs County in OH is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 856 violent crimes and 1,075 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.7 per 100k residents, which is 59.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.2 per 100k, 54.7% 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 Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents856 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,075 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents325 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents616 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.7 | A | 856 | 106.2 | -59.8% |
| Property Crime | 74.2 | A | 1075 | 163.6 | -54.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 18 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -82.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.0 | A | 102 | 22.3 | -95.4% |
| Burglary | 13.9 | A | 325 | 24.0 | -42.2% |
| Larceny | 57.3 | A | 616 | 116.4 | -50.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.1 | A | 126 | 22.2 | -86.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Meigs County Sheriff's Office
Middleport Police Department
Middleport, OH
Pomeroy Police Department
Pomeroy, OH
Racine Police Department
Racine, OH
Rutland Police Department
Rutland, OH
Syracuse Police Department
Syracuse, OH