Ontario, OH Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Ontario Police Department serves the city of Ontario, OH in Richland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 135 violent crimes and 868 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.0 per 100k residents, which is 57.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 209.9 per 100k, 28.3% above 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 A
Annual Rate45.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate209.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents868 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate194.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents840 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime45.0A135106.2-57.7%
Property Crime209.9D868163.6+28.3%
Rape30.0F43.5+747.7%
Larceny194.9F840116.4+67.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft15.0B1322.2-32.4%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Shelby 0 miles
C 118.6
A 97.0
Violent: 163.8% higher
Property: 53.8% lower
Butler 0 miles
F 224.5
N/A 0.0
Violent: 399.2% higher
Property: N/A
Mansfield 2 miles
F 243.6
D 222.8
Violent: 441.6% higher
Property: 6.1% higher
Lexington 7 miles
N/A 0.0
A 20.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 90.2% lower
Bellville 11 miles
N/A 0.0
A 100.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 52.1% lower