Norwalk, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Norwalk Police Department serves the city of Norwalk, OH in Huron County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 762 violent crimes and 991 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.5 per 100k residents, which is 6.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.6 per 100k, 42.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate99.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents762 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents991 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate81.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents848 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.5 | C | 762 | 106.2 | -6.3% |
| Property Crime | 93.6 | A | 991 | 163.6 | -42.8% |
| Homicide | 5.8 | F | 3 | 0.5 | +997.9% |
| Rape | 5.8 | F | 43 | 3.5 | +65.4% |
| Burglary | 5.8 | A | 111 | 24.0 | -75.7% |
| Larceny | 81.9 | B | 848 | 116.4 | -29.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.8 | A | 23 | 22.2 | -73.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willard | 7 miles | A 16.8 | A 50.3 | Violent: 83.1% lower Property: 46.3% lower |
| Monroeville | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Huron | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 29.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 68.1% lower |
| Perkins Township | 11 miles | B 72.2 | C 184.4 | Violent: 27.5% lower Property: 96.9% higher |
| Sandusky | 16 miles | D 148.3 | C 177.2 | Violent: 49.1% higher Property: 89.2% higher |