Dayton, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dayton Police Department serves the city of Dayton, OH in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 23,631 violent crimes and 28,791 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 253.0 per 100k residents, which is 138.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 379.5 per 100k, 132.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 19 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate253.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23,631 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents894 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,423 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate57.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,155 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate379.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents28,791 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate73.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,898 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate161.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,565 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate142.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,116 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 253.0 | F | 23631 | 106.2 | +138.2% |
| Property Crime | 379.5 | F | 28791 | 163.6 | +132.0% |
| Homicide | 1.5 | F | 203 | 0.5 | +177.8% |
| Rape | 9.6 | F | 894 | 3.5 | +172.0% |
| Robbery | 16.3 | F | 1423 | 5.8 | +179.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 57.0 | F | 5155 | 22.3 | +155.9% |
| Burglary | 73.2 | F | 6898 | 24.0 | +204.8% |
| Larceny | 161.3 | D | 15565 | 116.4 | +38.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 142.0 | F | 6116 | 22.2 | +540.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 19 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Carrollton | 1 miles | D 163.5 | B 124.6 | Violent: 35.4% lower Property: 67.2% lower |
| Riverside | 4 miles | A 57.6 | A 102.9 | Violent: 77.2% lower Property: 72.9% lower |
| Miamisburg | 5 miles | A 35.5 | D 202.9 | Violent: 86.0% lower Property: 46.5% lower |
| Moraine | 5 miles | C 120.5 | F 888.7 | Violent: 52.4% lower Property: 134.2% higher |
| Clayton | 5 miles | A 60.6 | A 75.8 | Violent: 76.0% lower Property: 80.0% lower |