Erie, OH County has experienced a significant decrease in violent crime compared to the national average. With a rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents, this county has managed to stay well below the US average of 22.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people. However, there is still room for improvement as the property crime rate in Erie, OH County is slightly higher than the national average. At 36.4 per 1,000 residents, this county's property crime rate is just slightly above the US average of 35.4. While this county has made strides in reducing violent crime, it is important for law enforcement and community members to work together to address and reduce property crime as well. By staying vigilant and implementing effective crime prevention strategies, Erie, OH County can continue to create a safer and more secure community for all its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Erie County violent crime is 10.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Erie County property crime is 36.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Erie, Ohio does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lorain, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lorain, Ohio. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.