Guernsey County, located in the state of Ohio, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national averages. According to the provided context, the county has a violent crime rate of 12.1, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Guernsey County is 39.3, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. Despite these lower rates, the county still faces its fair share of criminal activity. Violent crimes such as assault and robbery do occur, as well as property crimes like burglary and theft. However, the efforts of law enforcement and community programs have helped to keep these rates lower than the national average. With continued efforts to prevent and address crime, Guernsey County can continue to be a safe place for its residents and visitors.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Guernsey County violent crime is 12.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Guernsey County property crime is 39.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Guernsey, Ohio does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Zanesville, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Zanesville, Ohio. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.