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Crime & Safety in Lancaster, OH

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

Lancaster has a violent crime rate of 271 per 100,000 residents, 29% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 130.5 per 100,000, robbery at 54.2, rape at 86.2. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,791 per 100,000, 93% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,062, burglary at 529, vehicle theft at 199 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 Violent270.8/100K
29% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape86.2/100K
Robbery54.2/100K
Assault130.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,791.1/100K
93% above US avg
Burglary529.3/100K
Theft3,062.4/100K
Vehicle Theft199.4/100K
Arson36.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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