Oberlin, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Oberlin Police Department serves the city of Oberlin, OH in Lorain County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 356 violent crimes and 545 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.2 per 100k residents, which is 74.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 40.9 per 100k, 75.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate27.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents356 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents545 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.2 | A | 356 | 106.2 | -74.4% |
| Property Crime | 40.9 | A | 545 | 163.6 | -75.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.6 | A | 14 | 22.3 | -38.8% |
| Larceny | 40.9 | A | 449 | 116.4 | -64.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipton | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 487.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 1094.1% higher |
| Lorain | 2 miles | F 203.3 | B 129.9 | Violent: 646.4% higher Property: 218.0% higher |
| Amherst | 4 miles | A 7.7 | A 23.1 | Violent: 71.7% lower Property: 43.4% lower |
| Sheffield Lake | 6 miles | A 44.8 | B 112.0 | Violent: 64.5% higher Property: 174.1% higher |
| Elyria | 6 miles | B 90.5 | B 130.1 | Violent: 232.5% higher Property: 218.6% higher |