Lima, OH Crime


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Lima, OH has an above average rate of violent crime compared to the nationwide statistics. The violent crime rate in Lima is 45.2 compared to the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Lima is 74.2, much higher than the national average of 35.4. This suggests that there is a greater risk of both violent and property crimes in Lima than what is observed across the country as a whole. Therefore, it is important for individuals living or visiting Lima to be aware of their surroundings and take extra precautions when it comes to safety.

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

Lima violent crime is 45.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Lima property crime is 74.2. (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
Lima, OH Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000837.216.3160.5225.6434.96846.51874.44707265.1
20011048.514.9179.3269585.377232109.45247.4366.1
20021113.612.4163.7312.562570361872.54615.5548.1
20031034.94.9171.3264.2594.55823.11558.53912.2352.3
20041144.412.3221.5361.8548.869702096.94486.7386.4
20051151.212.7233.8320.2584.56805.62132.14287.2386.3
2006977.923.3142.3282530.36630.42131.74108.1390.6
2007929.42.6121.8288.6516.36971.72046.84451474
20081327.85.3178.6418.6725.27889.22540.94831.1517.2
20091252.813.4162.9384.6691.86747.32358.63964424.7
2010903.78.199.5236.7559.459762130.13571.6274.3
20111041.32.6123.725066558302025.83497.5306.7
20121204.415.5131.8261796.15375.91597.33571.9206.8
20137.9109.9204.1635.95055.715233284.1248.6
2014922.57.8104.5185.5624.64881.71547.13138.6196
2015909.55.2125.8217.5560.956771580.43863.3233.3
2016943.921.2116.7326.1479.95989.71596.24083.3310.2
2017738.913.4139.7217.6368.15325.11528.73584.1212.3
2018649.68.1127.2184330.24503.61296.42942265.2
2019706.610.9161174.6360.14073.31069.52829.2174.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
American Township, OH0.0805.012,30042019
Fort Shawnee, OH26.81,394.53,74142011
Shawnee Township, OH82.9812.912,09652019
Elida, OH104.9314.81,90252011
Perry Township, Allen County, OH0.01,097.93,58062014
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
American Township, OH0.0805.012,30042019
Shawnee Township, OH82.9812.912,09652019
Van Wert, OH215.73,151.410,022262019
Celina, OH183.23,693.310,408272014
Sidney, OH190.83,087.519,809322019

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Over 13 years ago

This is the most depressed city I have ever been in. It is a ghetto town and is very sad. The mall has nothing to offer and many retailers have moved out. Their style  More

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Over 15 years ago

Want to know what the best thing is about Lima? Nothing! Most places have at least a few things that make them unique and appealing. Not Lima; as a matter of fact, I am  More

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Over 16 years ago

I grew up around Dayton/ Lima area. We are seriously thinking of moving someplace warmer - south east. We have lived here because this is where our family if from. We  More

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