Lancaster, OH has a lower violent crime rate than the national average, with 18.3 reported incidents for every 100,000 people compared to 22.7 across the United States. Property crime in Lancaster is higher than the national average however, with 62.9 reported incidents per 100,000 people compared to 35.4 nationally. While it is important to remain vigilant and safe in any city or town, it appears that Lancaster residents face a slightly higher risk of having items stolen than other places in the US.
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.