Lancaster, OH Crime


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Lancaster, Ohio has been experiencing a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the city's violent crime rate stands at 18.3, while the US average is 22.7. This is largely due to the efforts of the local law enforcement agencies and community members in promoting safety and reducing crime. However, property crime remains a concern in Lancaster, with a rate of 62.9 compared to the US average of 35.4. This context highlights the need for continued efforts in addressing property crime and maintaining the relatively low rate of violent crime in the city.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Lancaster violent crime is 18.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Lancaster property crime is 62.9. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Lancaster, OH Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Baltimore, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82017
Amanda, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92003
Millersport, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122011
Clearcreek Township, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Lithopolis, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132018
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Pickerington, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019
Madison Township, Franklin County, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock162019
Reynoldsburg, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
Circleville, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
Pataskala, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212012

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We've lived here for 3 years and I've lived in Ohio my entire life. It's probably the best smaller city in the state. A historic town - well maintained and just  More

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God gave us two eyes. He did so people would look INTO His world, not AT tiny screens. Even before iPhones visitors were passing by Lancaster's beauty. They'd  More

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up here..Lived in Lancaster from when i was 5 till i was 19 and left that crap hole. Columbus is 45 minutes away not 20. trust me i drove it alot becuase there is  More

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