Port Clinton, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Port Clinton Police Department serves the city of Port Clinton, OH in Ottawa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 633 violent crimes and 408 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 117.8 per 100k residents, which is 10.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 33.7 per 100k, 79.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 CAnnual Rate117.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents633 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate50.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents408 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents323 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 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 | 117.8 | C | 633 | 106.2 | +10.9% |
| Property Crime | 33.7 | A | 408 | 163.6 | -79.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 50.5 | F | 38 | 22.3 | +126.9% |
| Larceny | 16.8 | A | 323 | 116.4 | -85.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.8 | B | 23 | 22.2 | -24.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Island Township | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Put-In-Bay | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bay View | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 166.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 394.3% higher |
| Sandusky | 12 miles | D 148.3 | C 177.2 | Violent: 25.9% higher Property: 426.3% higher |
| Oak Harbor | 12 miles | A 35.9 | A 71.8 | Violent: 69.5% lower Property: 113.2% higher |