Grove City, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Grove City Police Department serves the city of Grove City, OH in Franklin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,401 violent crimes and 5,389 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 119.4 per 100k residents, which is 12.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 215.4 per 100k, 31.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 13 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 CAnnual Rate119.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,401 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate215.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,389 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate182.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,670 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents390 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 119.4 | C | 2401 | 106.2 | +12.4% |
| Property Crime | 215.4 | D | 5389 | 163.6 | +31.7% |
| Rape | 2.3 | B | 70 | 3.5 | -33.8% |
| Robbery | 7.0 | D | 81 | 5.8 | +20.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.7 | A | 166 | 22.3 | -47.4% |
| Burglary | 9.4 | A | 320 | 24.0 | -61.0% |
| Larceny | 182.6 | D | 4670 | 116.4 | +56.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.4 | C | 390 | 22.2 | +5.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 3 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard | 0 miles | A 50.7 | A 98.7 | Violent: 57.6% lower Property: 54.2% lower |
| Upper Arlington | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 75.3% lower |
| Harrisburg | 0 miles | F 295.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 147.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Obetz | 0 miles | B 95.2 | B 127.0 | Violent: 20.2% lower Property: 41.1% lower |
| Franklin Township | 0 miles | A 38.5 | A 9.6 | Violent: 67.7% lower Property: 95.5% lower |