Mercer County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mercer County in OH is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 447 violent crimes and 324 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.6 per 100k residents, which is 55.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 85.6 per 100k, 47.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.6 | A | 447 | 106.2 | -55.2% |
| Property Crime | 85.6 | A | 324 | 163.6 | -47.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 28 | 3.5 | -78.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 18 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 56.8 | F | 43 | 24.0 | +136.2% |
| Larceny | 28.8 | A | 276 | 116.4 | -75.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 5 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mercer County Sheriff's Office
Celina Police Department
Celina, OH
Coldwater Police Department
Coldwater, OH
Fort Recovery Police Department
Fort Recovery, OH
Rockford Police Department
Rockford, OH
St. Henry Police Department
St. Henry, OH