New Lexington, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The New Lexington Police Department serves the city of New Lexington, OH in Perry County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 289 violent crimes and 395 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.1 per 100k residents, which is 57.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 135.2 per 100k, 17.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate45.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate135.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents395 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate135.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.1 | A | 289 | 106.2 | -57.6% |
| Property Crime | 135.2 | B | 395 | 163.6 | -17.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.5 | C | 38 | 22.3 | +1.3% |
| Larceny | 135.2 | C | 288 | 116.4 | +16.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Straitsville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 140.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 3.6% higher |
| Junction City | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 124.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 8.3% lower |
| Shawnee | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 156.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 15.4% higher |
| Somerset | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Thornville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |