Sheffield Lake, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sheffield Lake Police Department serves the city of Sheffield Lake, OH in Lorain County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 313 violent crimes and 273 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.8 per 100k residents, which is 57.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 112.0 per 100k, 31.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.8 | A | 313 | 106.2 | -57.8% |
| Property Crime | 112.0 | B | 273 | 163.6 | -31.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.4 | C | 18 | 22.3 | +0.6% |
| Burglary | 33.6 | D | 53 | 24.0 | +39.8% |
| Larceny | 67.2 | A | 213 | 116.4 | -42.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 5 | 22.2 | -49.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Lake | 4 miles | A 11.6 | A 27.1 | Violent: 74.0% lower Property: 75.8% lower |
| Avon | 4 miles | A 43.0 | B 125.0 | Violent: 4.1% lower Property: 11.6% higher |
| Lorain | 5 miles | F 203.3 | B 129.9 | Violent: 353.7% higher Property: 16.0% higher |
| Oberlin | 6 miles | A 27.2 | A 40.9 | Violent: 39.2% lower Property: 63.5% lower |
| Kipton | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 487.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 335.6% higher |