Lafayette CDP, OH Crime Rates: Stats & Map

Total crime NAT. AVG.

12%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Lafayette CDP crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Lafayette CDP crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Lafayette CDP crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Lafayette CDP crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Lafayette CDP_{/100k people}	Ohio_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,220 (estimate)	1,979	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.4	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	47.0	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	49.7	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	184.4	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	321 (estimate)	287	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	233.5	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,189.6	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	269.4	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,899 (estimate)	1,693	1,917

Lafayette CDP crime map

The Lafayette CDP crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Lafayette CDP as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Lafayette CDP crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Lafayette CDP crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Lafayette CDP crime rates are 3% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Lafayette CDP are 12% lower than the national average
In Lafayette CDP you have a 1 in 46 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Lafayette CDP is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Lafayette CDP has decreased by 8%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Lafayette CDP

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lafayette CDP is 1 in 312

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Lafayette CDP is 1 in 53

The chance of being a victim of crime in Lafayette CDP is 1 in 46

Year Over Year Crime In Lafayette CDP (per 100,000 people)

Lafayette CDP police department

Item	Lafayette CDP	Ohio	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	17,044	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.7	3.3

Sex offenders in Ohio

State	Total offenders	Ohio_/100K	National_/100K
Ohio	17,872	156	266

There are a total of 17,872 sex offenders in Ohio. This yields a total of 156 sex offenders in Ohio per 100,000 residents which is 41% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Elida, OH	1,995	83	494	577
Pandora, OH	1,250	104	613	717
Wapakoneta, OH	9,662	31	733	764
Columbus Grove, OH	1,743	113	666	779
Cridersville, OH	1,976	117	694	811
Ada, OH	5,248	134	689	823
Bluffton, OH	4,024	152	899	1,051
Lafayette CDP, OH	256	321	1,899	2,220

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Rensselaer, MO	256	403	1,839	2,242
Chupadero, NM	256	303	1,167	1,469
Yankee Hill, CA	256	630	2,883	3,513
Hunter, ND	256	309	2,243	2,551
Peetz, CO	256	666	4,043	4,708
Lafayette CDP, OH	256	321	1,899	2,220

Source: The Lafayette CDP, OH crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.