Report explores violent crime statistics and underlying causes in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new report dives into the underlying causes of violent criminal offenses in Ohio, pointing to housing affordability, neighborhood zoning and more as drivers of crime. 

More than 30,000 violent crimes, including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault, were reported in the state in 2023, a new report by the nonprofit Health Policy Institute of Ohio states.  

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