Kent, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kent Police Department serves the city of Kent, OH in Portage County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,001 violent crimes and 1,851 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.5 per 100k residents, which is 54.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.1 per 100k, 49.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate48.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,001 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,851 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents266 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate67.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,487 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.5 | A | 1001 | 106.2 | -54.3% |
| Property Crime | 82.1 | A | 1851 | 163.6 | -49.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.5 | A | 127 | 22.3 | -66.5% |
| Burglary | 3.7 | A | 266 | 24.0 | -84.5% |
| Larceny | 67.2 | A | 1487 | 116.4 | -42.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 91 | 22.2 | -49.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrettsville | 0 miles | A 40.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 16.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Hiram | 0 miles | C 102.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 111.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Ravenna | 3 miles | B 89.1 | D 213.9 | Violent: 83.8% higher Property: 160.7% higher |
| Streetsboro | 8 miles | A 39.0 | B 111.6 | Violent: 19.5% lower Property: 36.0% higher |
| Brimfield Township | 9 miles | A 52.6 | D 219.1 | Violent: 8.4% higher Property: 167.0% higher |