Located in southern Ohio, Scioto County has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 16.6 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, the county does have a higher rate of property crime at 69.1, almost double the national average of 35.4. This indicates that while residents may feel relatively safe from violent crime, they still face a significant risk of property crime. This could be attributed to a mix of factors, including poverty, drug activity, and access to firearms. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the crime rate in Scioto County remains a concern for the community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Scioto County violent crime is 16.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Scioto County property crime is 69.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Scioto, Ohio does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of West Chester Township, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of West Chester Township, Ohio. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.