Crime & Safety in Lancaster, OH

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Lancaster has a violent crime rate of 413 per 100,000 residents, 9% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 299.9 per 100,000, robbery at 16.8, rape at 93.6. The murder rate is 2.4 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,169 per 100,000, 11% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,828, burglary at 194, vehicle theft at 125 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 12 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lancaster receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Lancaster vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent412.6/100K
9% above US avg
Murder2.4/100K
62% below US avg
Rape93.6/100K
Robbery16.8/100K
Assault299.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,168.5/100K
11% above US avg
Burglary194.3/100K
Theft1,827.9/100K
Vehicle Theft124.7/100K
Arson21.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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