The crime rate in Portage, OH County is below the national average, with a violent crime rate of 10.3 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in the county is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 29.8 compared to 35.4. Despite this, Portage County has been working to combat crime by implementing various community safety initiatives and programs. The county also has a dedicated law enforcement team that closely monitors and responds to criminal activity. While there is still room for improvement, the efforts put forth by the county have helped to maintain a relatively low crime rate and ensure the safety of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Portage County violent crime is 10.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Portage County property crime is 29.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Portage, Ohio does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Canton, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Canton, Ohio. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.