West Jefferson, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Jefferson Police Department serves the city of West Jefferson, OH in Madison County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 304 violent crimes and 327 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.9 per 100k residents, which is 77.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 71.7 per 100k, 56.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.9 | A | 304 | 106.2 | -77.5% |
| Property Crime | 71.7 | A | 327 | 163.6 | -56.2% |
| Larceny | 71.7 | A | 280 | 116.4 | -38.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 10 miles | A 38.0 | A 104.5 | Violent: 59.0% higher Property: 45.8% higher |
| Grandview Heights | 12 miles | A 11.3 | D 248.9 | Violent: 52.6% lower Property: 247.5% higher |
| Grove City | 14 miles | C 119.4 | D 215.4 | Violent: 400.1% higher Property: 200.7% higher |
| Hilliard | 14 miles | A 50.7 | A 98.7 | Violent: 112.2% higher Property: 37.7% higher |
| Upper Arlington | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 25.6% lower |