Benton Township, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Benton Township Police Department serves the city of Benton Township, MI in Berrien County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,874 violent crimes and 3,779 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 439.3 per 100k residents, which is 313.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 552.6 per 100k, 237.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate439.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,874 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate113.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,177 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate552.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,779 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate42.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents423 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate340.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,799 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate170.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents534 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime439.3F3874106.2+313.6%
Property Crime552.6F3779163.6+237.8%
Rape7.1F1103.5+100.5%
Robbery7.1D1055.8+21.9%
Aggravated Assault113.4F117722.3+409.3%
Burglary42.5F42324.0+76.9%
Larceny340.1F2799116.4+192.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft170.0F53422.2+666.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Mental Disability 1
Anti-Black or African American 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
St. Joseph 3 miles
D 168.3
A 51.8
Violent: 61.7% lower
Property: 90.6% lower
Coloma Township 8 miles
D 140.5
B 124.9
Violent: 68.0% lower
Property: 77.4% lower
Lincoln Township 8 miles
A 67.2
A 80.6
Violent: 84.7% lower
Property: 85.4% lower
Lawrence 12 miles
N/A 0.0
A 99.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 82.1% lower
Lawton 12 miles
A 55.9
N/A 0.0
Violent: 87.3% lower
Property: N/A