Lorain, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

16%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

16%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

16%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Lorain 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 Lorain 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 Lorain 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 Lorain crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Lorain_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,702 (estimate)	1,762	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.9	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.5	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	68.1	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	174.5	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	429 (estimate)	280	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	148.2	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,171.2	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	163.0	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,272 (estimate)	1,483	1,954

Lorain crime map

The Lorain crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Lorain 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 Lorain crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Lorain 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

Lorain crime rates are 16% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Lorain are 16% higher than the national average
In Lorain you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Lorain is safer than 22% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Lorain has decreased by 13%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Lorain

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lorain is 1 in 233

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Lorain is 1 in 45

The chance of being a victim of crime in Lorain is 1 in 38

Year Over Year Crime In Lorain (per 100,000 people)

Lorain police department

Item	Lorain	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% 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}
Hooversville, PA	692	0	162	162
Davidsville, PA	937	101	532	633
Vinco, PA	1,346	110	583	694
Salix, PA	1,277	114	604	718
Southmont, PA	2,101	118	627	745
Mundys Corner, PA	1,696	123	650	772
Geistown, PA	2,451	124	656	780
Lorain, PA	514	429	2,272	2,702

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Babbie, AL	514	533	2,266	2,800
Jayton, TX	514	584	3,109	3,693
De Soto, WI	514	385	1,794	2,179
Kuttawa, KY	514	173	1,174	1,347
Maddock, ND	514	392	2,795	3,187
Lorain, PA	514	429	2,272	2,702

Source: The Lorain, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.