Sylvania Township, OH Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Sylvania Township Police Department serves the city of Sylvania Township, OH in Lucas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,717 violent crimes and 3,137 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.3 per 100k residents, which is 34.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 166.9 per 100k, 2.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 B
Annual Rate69.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,717 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate166.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,137 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents221 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate154.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,714 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents197 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime69.3B1717106.2-34.8%
Property Crime166.9C3137163.6+2.0%
Robbery3.1A415.8-45.9%
Aggravated Assault3.1A10322.3-85.8%
Burglary9.4A22124.0-60.7%
Larceny154.3D2714116.4+32.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft3.1A19722.2-85.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Other Religion 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Sylvania 2 miles
A 68.2
A 57.7
Violent: 1.5% lower
Property: 65.4% lower
Ottawa Hills 5 miles
B 83.5
N/A 0.0
Violent: 20.5% higher
Property: N/A
Maumee 10 miles
B 95.6
F 301.4
Violent: 37.9% higher
Property: 80.6% higher
Toledo 10 miles
F 415.8
D 239.8
Violent: 500.1% higher
Property: 43.7% higher
Perrysburg 11 miles
A 11.9
A 83.3
Violent: 82.8% lower
Property: 50.1% lower