Bay County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bay County in MI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,279 violent crimes and 5,786 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.7 per 100k residents, which is 12.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.2 per 100k, 48.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate92.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,279 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents401 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents113 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,242 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,786 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents959 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,255 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents522 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.7 | B | 7279 | 106.2 | -12.7% |
| Property Crime | 84.2 | A | 5786 | 163.6 | -48.5% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 14 | 0.5 | -18.4% |
| Rape | 2.3 | B | 401 | 3.5 | -33.9% |
| Robbery | 7.6 | D | 113 | 5.8 | +30.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.8 | C | 1242 | 22.3 | -2.2% |
| Burglary | 5.9 | A | 959 | 24.0 | -75.5% |
| Larceny | 70.8 | A | 4255 | 116.4 | -39.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.8 | A | 522 | 22.2 | -69.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Bay County
Bay County Sheriff's Office
Bay City Police Department
Bay City, MI
Essexville Police Department
Essexville, MI
Delta College
Hampton Township Police Department
Hampton Township, MI