London, Ohio Police Station Information
The table illustrates an overview of the annual crime reported in London, OH. These figures on reported criminal activity in London, OH, based on a reported crime per 100,000 citizens, is shown in order to compare these rates across disparate categories. You will notice that the crimes collected here, for comparison purposes, have been separated between violent crimes and those involving or threatening property. According to the annual crime data, the crime rate in London, OH is equal to the average of the whole of the state of Ohio, and when compared with the national average, is 2% higher than. When looking at violent crimes, London, OH has 77% lower than violent crime rate than Ohio average, while remaining 82% lower than the national average. In property crime, London, OH is 9% higher than the average of Ohio and is 15% higher than the national average.
Facts about crime in London, Ohio:
- The overall crime rate in London is 2% higher than the national average.
- For every 100,000 people, there are 7.9 daily crimes that occur in London.
- London is safer than 50% of the cities in the United States.
- In London you have a 1 in 35 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
- The number of total year over year crimes in London has decreased by 1%.
The London Police Department’s mission is to provide effective and efficient law enforcement and public safety services in order to maintain the peace, and enhance the quality of life for their community.
They are dedicated to fulfilling their mission by adhering to their guiding principles:
- Stewardship – They are mindful of their entrusted duty towards the responsible management and protection of their community, and its resources; as well as the individual rights of those they serve.
- Integrity – They hold ourselves to the highest standard of honesty, accountability, and ethical conduct in both their professional and personal encounters.
- Fortitude – They undertake their duties in the face of adversity with unwavering courage and resolve.
- Empathy – While displaying humility, they treat others with respect, maintaining an understanding of cultural diversities and facilitating synergy.
The London Police Department’s vision is to become a valued and well respected partner in a vibrant community; as well as within the public safety arena.
London Police Department Address:
Glenn Nicol, Chief of Police
10 E First St.,
London, Ohio 43140
Phone: 740.852.1414
Fax: 740.852.7025
Email: lpdrecords@lpdoh.com
The opening of the Tri-County Regional Jail on December 08, 2000 marked the end of an era in Madison County. Since the county was organized in the early 1800’s, the county jail was always located adjacent to the county courthouse. Two previous courthouses had come and gone by 1890, both lost by fire. In 1890 a new fireproof courthouse and Sheriff’s Office was opened at the corner of Main St. and High St. in London.
The Sheriff’s Office building was built on the South-East corner of the courthouse square. The two-story building was separated into two sections. One section comprised the county jail. This wing held both male and female prisoners, as well as juvenile offenders. The other wing consisted of the Sheriff’s residence. It was a common practice in Ohio for the Sheriff to live at the jail. This was so the prisoners would not be left unattended in the days when a county might only have one or two deputies. The Sheriff’s wife usually acted as the jail cook and matron for women prisoners. This practice continued in the smaller counties as late as the late 1980’s, early 1990’s, but is for the most part now a historical side note in the Ohio Sheriff’s’ history. The Madison County Sheriff moved out of the residence in the early 1980’s and the residence became offices for the county prosecutor and Sheriff’s Investigators.
Once two-way radio came to Madison County, a small base station was placed in an office between the two sections of the Sheriff’s Office. By now a Deputy Sheriff was generally assigned to “sit desk”. When deputies sat the desk they ran the jail, monitored the radio and answered the telephones. When a call for service came in, the deputy would tell the Sheriff he was leaving and take the call. Incoming calls would be transferred to the residence side and the Sheriff or his wife would answer the phone and watch the jail.
In 1976, a new wing was added to the Sheriff’s Office. A new administrative office and hallway cell block was added. The administrative office moved out of the Courthouse and the entire Sheriff’s Office was now comprised in one building. A new jail office and communications center were placed in the new section, but the jail deputy was generally still responsible for jail and radio. Full-time dispatcher’s were soon hired and the communications center moved out of the jail office. The jail deputy was relieved of dispatching duties, except to serve as a back-up when the dispatcher needed a break or assistance.
The hallway cellblock increased the jail capacity to 26 adults. The two 1890 era cell blocks, however, were growing too small by 1990. New jail standards required much more space, corrections staff and programs that the old jail was not able to provide. By the mid 1990’s, the average daily population was 31. The cell blocks were cramped, offered little room for expansion and were poorly ventilated. In response to this need, Madison County officials began searching for an answer. That answer came when Madison, Union, and Champaign County pooled their funds and built a regional three-county jail in Mechanicsburg in Champaign County. This new jail is larger, offers room for expansion, and is capable of delivering more court-ordered services to inmates. The end came on December 08, 2000 when Madison County jail deputies transported two convoys of inmates to the new facility. (Juvenile offenders had been moved out in the 1980’s when state law required juveniles to be held separate from adult offenders.)
Although the jail ended on December 08, 2000, the Sheriff’s Office remained. Renovation is nearing completion on a three-month project to expand the Sheriff’s Office. The 1890 cell blocks were partially torn out for file and storage space. The communications center, which was moved out of the jail office in 1992 was moved back as the jail office location was larger and provided a more secure location. The hallway cellblock was refurbished and is used for day holding of inmates who are making court appearances in the Courthouse. A Court Services Office was opened in an old supply room. Projects currently underway include a new Sheriff’s personal office and the patrol deputy’s office.
London, Ohio Jail:
Contact Information
Country: USA
Address 1: 10 E 1st St
City: London
State: Ohio
Zip Code: 43140-1203
County: Madison County
Phone #: 740-852-1414
Fax #: 740-852-7025
Additional Information
Type: Police Departments
Population Served: 9000
Number of Officers: 12
