Union County, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in OH is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,387 violent crimes and 2,761 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.4 per 100k residents, which is 78.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.8 per 100k, 65.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,387 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,761 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,312 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.4 | A | 1387 | 106.2 | -78.9% |
| Property Crime | 55.8 | A | 2761 | 163.6 | -65.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 103 | 3.5 | -38.4% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -79.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.0 | A | 126 | 22.3 | -86.7% |
| Burglary | 2.4 | A | 302 | 24.0 | -90.1% |
| Larceny | 52.4 | A | 2312 | 116.4 | -55.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.0 | A | 137 | 22.2 | -95.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Union County Sheriff's Office
Marysville Police Department
Marysville, OH
Richwood Police Department
Richwood, OH