Scioto County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Scioto County in OH is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,783 violent crimes and 7,180 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 167.7 per 100k residents, which is 57.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 270.8 per 100k, 65.5% above 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 DAnnual Rate167.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,783 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents614 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate270.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,180 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,470 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate228.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,048 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents624 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 167.7 | D | 3783 | 106.2 | +57.9% |
| Property Crime | 270.8 | F | 7180 | 163.6 | +65.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.4 | F | 193 | 3.5 | +81.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 109 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.8 | C | 614 | 22.3 | -1.9% |
| Burglary | 31.7 | D | 1470 | 24.0 | +31.8% |
| Larceny | 228.2 | F | 5048 | 116.4 | +96.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.9 | A | 624 | 22.2 | -50.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Scioto County Sheriff's Office
New Boston Police Department
New Boston, OH
Portsmouth Police Department
Portsmouth, OH