Wooster, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wooster Police Department serves the city of Wooster, OH in Wayne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,974 violent crimes and 3,492 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.4 per 100k residents, which is 19.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 200.4 per 100k, 22.5% 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 13 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 BAnnual Rate85.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,974 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate200.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,492 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate167.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,908 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.4 | B | 1974 | 106.2 | -19.6% |
| Property Crime | 200.4 | D | 3492 | 163.6 | +22.5% |
| Robbery | 3.7 | A | 46 | 5.8 | -36.2% |
| Burglary | 14.8 | A | 413 | 24.0 | -38.2% |
| Larceny | 167.0 | D | 2908 | 116.4 | +43.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.8 | B | 142 | 22.2 | -33.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Mental Disability | 9 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Creek | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Smithville | 4 miles | B 74.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 12.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Orrville | 10 miles | A 35.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 58.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Lodi | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ashland | 19 miles | A 42.3 | A 52.9 | Violent: 50.4% lower Property: 73.6% lower |