Sylvania, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sylvania Police Department serves the city of Sylvania, OH in Lucas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 624 violent crimes and 758 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.2 per 100k residents, which is 35.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 57.7 per 100k, 64.7% 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 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 AAnnual Rate68.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents624 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate57.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents758 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents641 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.2 | A | 624 | 106.2 | -35.8% |
| Property Crime | 57.7 | A | 758 | 163.6 | -64.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.7 | B | 37 | 22.3 | -29.3% |
| Burglary | 10.5 | A | 71 | 24.0 | -56.3% |
| Larceny | 21.0 | A | 641 | 116.4 | -82.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.2 | C | 45 | 22.2 | +18.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania Township | 2 miles | B 69.3 | C 166.9 | Violent: 1.6% higher Property: 189.2% higher |
| Ottawa Hills | 5 miles | B 83.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 22.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Toledo | 10 miles | F 415.8 | D 239.8 | Violent: 509.4% higher Property: 315.5% higher |
| Maumee | 11 miles | B 95.6 | F 301.4 | Violent: 40.1% higher Property: 422.2% higher |
| Perrysburg | 12 miles | A 11.9 | A 83.3 | Violent: 82.6% lower Property: 44.2% higher |