Medina, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Medina Police Department serves the city of Medina, OH in Medina County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 842 violent crimes and 1,105 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.1 per 100k residents, which is 56.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 111.5 per 100k, 31.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 AAnnual Rate46.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents842 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate111.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,105 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents934 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.1 | A | 842 | 106.2 | -56.6% |
| Property Crime | 111.5 | B | 1105 | 163.6 | -31.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 38 | 22.3 | -65.4% |
| Burglary | 7.7 | A | 129 | 24.0 | -68.0% |
| Larceny | 100.0 | B | 934 | 116.4 | -14.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 36 | 22.2 | -82.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Jehovah's Witness | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Church of Jesus Christ | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth | 2 miles | A 40.4 | B 113.1 | Violent: 12.4% lower Property: 1.5% higher |
| Spencer | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Hinckley Township | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 12.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 88.9% lower |
| Montville Township | 2 miles | A 7.5 | A 15.0 | Violent: 83.7% lower Property: 86.5% lower |
| Medina Township | 3 miles | A 53.8 | A 96.9 | Violent: 16.7% higher Property: 13.1% lower |