Crime & Safety in Lima, OH

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

Lima has a violent crime rate of 770 per 100,000 residents, 103% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 532.5 per 100,000, robbery at 78.1, rape at 141.8. The murder rate is 17.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,421 per 100,000, 75% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,480, burglary at 669, vehicle theft at 243 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 13 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lima receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent769.9/100K
103% above US avg
Murder17.4/100K
176% above US avg
Rape141.8/100K
Robbery78.1/100K
Assault532.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,420.9/100K
75% above US avg
Burglary668.6/100K
Theft2,480.3/100K
Vehicle Theft243.1/100K
Arson28.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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