Lancaster, OH Arrest Record Search

The city of Lancaster, with a total population of 40,026, experienced 5,805 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, the arrest rate totaled 457.95 per 10,000 residents. This represents a 44.67% difference making Lancaster higher than the national average of 316.54 per 10,000 residents. Of those, 127 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. The city of Lancaster also handled 1,706 arrests for property crimes during 2017. Compared to Baltimore and Lithopolis, Lancaster is a more dangerous place to live.

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Violent vs. Non-Violent Crimes

The city of Lancaster experienced a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Lancaster totaled 127 violent crimes and 1,706 non-violent crimes.

Lancaster Violent Crime Types from 2007-2017

During 2007-2017, Lancaster experienced 881 violent crimes. Of those, 6 were for murder/non-negligent manslaughter, another 191 were for legacy rape, 311 were for robbery, and 373 were for aggravated assault.

Lancaster City Police Department

It is situated in Fairfield county, Ohio with a total number of 84 employees - 3 female, 64 male officers and 17 civilians. Lancaster PD ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is OH0230100, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.