Elyria, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Elyria Police Department serves the city of Elyria, OH in Lorain County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,154 violent crimes and 4,253 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.5 per 100k residents, which is 14.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.1 per 100k, 20.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 17 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 BAnnual Rate90.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,154 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents342 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate130.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,253 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents841 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate101.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,077 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents315 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.5 | B | 4154 | 106.2 | -14.8% |
| Property Crime | 130.1 | B | 4253 | 163.6 | -20.5% |
| Rape | 5.7 | F | 129 | 3.5 | +60.0% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 130 | 5.8 | -67.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.3 | A | 342 | 22.3 | -49.1% |
| Burglary | 15.1 | A | 841 | 24.0 | -37.2% |
| Larceny | 101.8 | B | 3077 | 116.4 | -12.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.2 | A | 315 | 22.2 | -40.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 17 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridgeville | 5 miles | A 24.0 | A 13.3 | Violent: 73.5% lower Property: 89.8% lower |
| Oberlin | 6 miles | A 27.2 | A 40.9 | Violent: 69.9% lower Property: 68.6% lower |
| Kipton | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 487.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 274.9% higher |
| Amherst | 7 miles | A 7.7 | A 23.1 | Violent: 91.5% lower Property: 82.2% lower |
| Grafton | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 55.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 57.7% lower |