Mentor, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mentor Police Department serves the city of Mentor, OH in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,499 violent crimes and 3,248 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.2 per 100k residents, which is 51.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 168.6 per 100k, 3.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate51.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,499 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents251 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate168.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,248 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate164.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,895 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.2 | A | 1499 | 106.2 | -51.8% |
| Property Crime | 168.6 | C | 3248 | 163.6 | +3.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.4 | A | 251 | 22.3 | -71.2% |
| Burglary | 4.3 | A | 224 | 24.0 | -82.2% |
| Larceny | 164.3 | D | 2895 | 116.4 | +41.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairport Harbor | 0 miles | D 129.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 153.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Kirtland Hills | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Perry | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 61.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 63.4% lower |
| Waite Hill | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wickliffe | 0 miles | A 31.8 | A 79.5 | Violent: 37.9% lower Property: 52.9% lower |