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Ohio

Heartland Heritage and Modern Cities

A Message from the Governor

Mike DeWine loves Ohio and cares passionately about our state’s future. He will fight for an Ohio that works for everyone – every person and every family in every corner of our state.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine

Mike DeWine

About Ohio

Ohio, often referred to as the “Buckeye State,” is a diverse and historically significant state located in the northeastern region of the United States. Known for its mix of modern cities, picturesque landscapes, and a rich industrial heritage, Ohio offers a wide range of experiences for residents and visitors alike.

Ohio played a pivotal role in American history, serving as the birthplace of numerous U.S. presidents, including Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes. The state was also a key player in the Underground Railroad and is home to historic sites like the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati.

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Crimes Overview

Ohio’s murder crime rate aligns with the national average, but its rape and assault crime rates are notably lower. Robbery is not a significant concern in the state, and vandalism, theft, and drug offenses are all below the national average. However, Ohio faces challenges with kidnapping and identity theft, both of which exceed the national average. Burglary rates are slightly lower, while motor vehicle theft is notably lower.

Weapon law violations, however, are higher in Ohio compared to the national average. Overall, the state has a relatively favorable crime profile with some areas requiring attention for further improvement.

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Ohio Crime Rates by City

Addyston

Akron

Alliance

Amberley Village

American Township

Amherst

Archbold

Ashland

Ashville

Athens

Aurora

Austintown

Avon Lake

Barberton

Barnesville

Batavia

Bath Township, Summit County

Bay Village

Bazetta Township

Beachwood

Beavercreek

Beaver Township

Bedford

Bedford Heights

Bellaire

Bellbrook

Bellefontaine

Bellville

Belpre

Berea

Blanchester

Blue Ash

Boardman

Botkins

Bowling Green

Brecksville

Brewster

Brimfield Township

Brunswick Hills Township

Bucyrus

Butler Township

Cambridge

Canal Fulton

Canfield

Canton

Carlisle

Carroll Township

Cedarville

Centerville

Chagrin Falls

Chardon

Cheviot

Chillicothe

Cincinnati

Circleville

Clearcreek Township

Cleveland

Cleveland Heights

Coitsville Township

Coldwater

Colerain Township

Columbiana

Columbus

Commercial Point

Copley Township

Cortland

Covington

Dayton

Defiance

Delhi Township

Delphos

Delta

Dover

Dublin

East Palestine

Eaton

Elyria

Englewood

Fairborn

Fairfax

Fairfield Township

Findlay

Forest Park

Fremont

Gahanna

Gallipolis

Garfield Heights

Georgetown

Germantown

Goshen Township, Clermont County

Goshen Township, Mahoning County

Grafton

Grandview Heights

Granville

Greenfield

Greenhills

Green Township

Grove City

Groveport

Hamilton Township, Warren County

Heath

Hebron

Highland Heights

Hilliard

Hillsboro

Hinckley Township

Holland

Howland Township

Hubbard

Huber Heights

Hudson

Huron

Independence

Ironton

Jackson

Jackson Township, Mahoning County

Jackson Township, Stark County

Jamestown

Kent

Lakemore

Lakewood

Lancaster

Lawrence Township

Lebanon

Lexington

Lima

Lisbon

Lithopolis

Lockland

Logan

London

Lorain

Lordstown

Loudonville

Louisville

Loveland

Lyndhurst

Macedonia

Madeira

Madison Township, Franklin County

Mansfield

Maple Heights

Marion

Martins Ferry

Mason

Massillon

Maumee

McConnelsville

Mechanicsburg

Medina

Mentor

Mentor-on-the-Lake

Miamisburg

Miami Township, Clermont County

Miami Township, Montgomery County

Middlefield

Middletown

Milford

Monroe

Montgomery

Montpelier

Moraine

Mount Orab

Mount Vernon

Napoleon

Navarre

Nelsonville

New Albany

Newark

New Boston

New Franklin

New Lebanon

New Lexington

New Philadelphia

North Baltimore

North Canton

Northfield

North Olmsted

Northwood

Norton

Norwalk

Oak Harbor

Oak Hill

Oberlin

Obetz

Olmsted Falls

Olmsted Township

Ontario

Oregon

Orrville

Ottawa Hills

Oxford Township

Parma

Parma Heights

Pepper Pike

 

Perrysburg

Perrysburg Township

Perry Township, Franklin County

Perry Township, Stark County

Pickerington

Pierce Township

Pioneer

Piqua

Poland Township

Port Clinton

Portsmouth

Powell

Reading

Richmond Heights

Riverside

Rocky River

Ross Township

Russells Point

Sabina

Salem

Salineville

Sandusky

Sebring

Seven Hills

Shawnee Township

Sheffield Lake

Shelby

Sidney

Solon

South Euclid

South Zanesville

Springboro

Springfield

Springfield Township, Hamilton County

Springfield Township, Mahoning County

Springfield Township, Summit County

St. Clair Township

Steubenville

St. Marys

Strasburg

Streetsboro

Strongsville

Struthers

Sugarcreek Township

Swanton

Sylvania

Sylvania Township

Tiffin

Tipp City

Toledo

Toronto

Trotwood

Twinsburg

Uhrichsville

Uniontown

Union Township, Clermont County

University Heights

Upper Arlington

Upper Sandusky

Urbana

Utica

Vandalia

Van Wert

Vienna Township

Wadsworth

Wapakoneta

Warren

Warren Township

Washington Court House

Waterville

Wauseon

Waverly

Weathersfield

Wellston

West Carrollton

West Chester Township

Westerville

Whitehall

Whitehouse

Wickliffe

Willard

Williamsburg

Willoughby Hills

Wintersville

Woodlawn

Wooster

Worthington

Xenia

Yellow Springs

Youngstown

Zanesville

Metropolitan Counties

Allen

Belmont

Clark

Clermont

Fairfield

Franklin

Fulton

Greene

Hamilton

Hocking

Lorain

Lucas

Madison

Medina

Miami

Montgomery

Perry

Pickaway

Richland

Stark

Summit

Trumbull

Union

Warren

Wood

Non-Metropolitan Counties

Adams

Ashtabula

Athens

Auglaize

Champaign

Clinton

Columbiana

Coshocton

Crawford

Defiance

Erie

Fayette

Gallia

Hancock

Harrison

Henry

Highland

Jackson

Knox

Logan

Meigs

Monroe

Morgan

Pike

Preble

Ross

Scioto

Seneca

Shelby

Tuscarawas

Van Wert

Washington

Wayne