Lorain, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lorain Police Department serves the city of Lorain, OH in Lorain County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 8,820 violent crimes and 6,657 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 203.3 per 100k residents, which is 91.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 129.9 per 100k, 20.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate203.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,820 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,157 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate129.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,657 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,394 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,642 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents561 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 203.3 | F | 8820 | 106.2 | +91.4% |
| Property Crime | 129.9 | B | 6657 | 163.6 | -20.6% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 143 | 3.5 | -13.5% |
| Robbery | 4.6 | B | 279 | 5.8 | -21.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.0 | D | 1157 | 22.3 | +30.5% |
| Burglary | 7.6 | A | 1394 | 24.0 | -68.2% |
| Larceny | 103.9 | B | 4642 | 116.4 | -10.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.3 | B | 561 | 22.2 | -17.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin | 2 miles | A 27.2 | A 40.9 | Violent: 86.6% lower Property: 68.6% lower |
| Kipton | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 487.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 275.5% higher |
| Sheffield Lake | 5 miles | A 44.8 | B 112.0 | Violent: 78.0% lower Property: 13.8% lower |
| Amherst | 5 miles | A 7.7 | A 23.1 | Violent: 96.2% lower Property: 82.2% lower |
| Elyria | 8 miles | B 90.5 | B 130.1 | Violent: 55.5% lower Property: 0.2% higher |