Shelby, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Shelby Police Department serves the city of Shelby, OH in Richland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 607 violent crimes and 716 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.6 per 100k residents, which is 11.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 97.0 per 100k, 40.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate118.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents607 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate97.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents716 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate86.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents580 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 118.6 | C | 607 | 106.2 | +11.7% |
| Property Crime | 97.0 | A | 716 | 163.6 | -40.7% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 115 | 24.0 | -55.1% |
| Larceny | 86.3 | B | 580 | 116.4 | -25.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Mental Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 0 miles | A 45.0 | D 209.9 | Violent: 62.1% lower Property: 116.2% higher |
| Butler | 0 miles | F 224.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 89.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Mansfield | 2 miles | F 243.6 | D 222.8 | Violent: 105.4% higher Property: 129.5% higher |
| Lexington | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 78.8% lower |
| Bellville | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 100.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 3.6% higher |