LORAIN — Overall reported police cases in Lorain are down 10.5% so far in 2026, according to newly released data from the Lorain Police Department.

The department’s latest report, prepared by the Lorain Police Crime Analysis Unit, showed Lorain recorded 1,524 total cases year-to-date through May 1, compared with 1,703 during the same period in 2025.

The report also showed several major crime categories trending downward, even as a few categories saw increases.

Overall Cases Trending Down

According to the report, burglary cases dropped from 53 in 2025 to 43 in 2026, an 18.9% decrease.

Motor vehicle thefts saw one of the largest declines in the report, falling from 42 cases last year to 20 this year, a 52.4% decrease.

Theft cases also declined from 207 to 189, while aggravated assaults dropped from 48 to 35.

Robberies decreased from 14 reported cases in 2025 to eight so far in 2026.

The report listed zero murders year-to-date.

Crashes And Some Calls Increase

While several categories declined, the report also showed increases in a few areas.

Reported rape cases increased from four in 2025 to nine in 2026. Because the total numbers remain relatively small, percentage increases can appear larger statistically.

Shots fired and shooting-related calls for service also rose slightly, increasing from 95 incidents in 2025 to 98 this year.

Traffic crashes showed one of the larger increases in the report. Lorain recorded 543 crashes year-to-date compared with 445 during the same period last year, a 22% increase.

The report also provides insight into the types of calls officers handled during the reporting period.

Among the most common calls for service over the past two weeks were 392 traffic stops, 107 premise checks, 74 welfare checks, 68 alarms, 64 follow-up investigations, 63 parking violations, 55 suspicious person or vehicle calls, 53 warrant-related calls and 50 disturbance calls.

Department Credits Officers And Community

The year-to-date case totals run from Jan. 1 through May 1. The call-for-service breakdown covers the most recent two-week period included in the report.

Capt. Jacob Morris said the numbers reflect the work of officers, investigators and the community.

“This is a testament to the hard work of our patrol division and investigative units, as well as our partnership with the residents and community members working cooperatively to make Lorain a safer place every day,” Morris said.

Morris said crime statistics are valuable, but should not be the only way success is measured.

“Sometimes relying strictly on stats for measuring success vs. failure can be misleading, but we would be remiss in our efforts to creatively combat crime issues if we ignored this valuable information,” Morris said.

He added that the downward trend is encouraging as the city heads into summer, when calls for service historically tend to increase.

“We always aim to provide the very best service for the residents and visitors of the City of Lorain, and through our collaborative relationship with our community and the city administration, we look forward to a safe and enjoyable summer,” Morris said.

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