Bay County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bay County in MI is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,767 violent crimes and 3,236 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.2 per 100k residents, which is +6.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 98.9 per 100k, -39.5% 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 CAnnual Rate113.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,767 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate26.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents975 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate98.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,236 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents561 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,331 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents314 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.2 | C | 4767 | 106.2 | +6.6% |
| Property Crime | 98.9 | A | 3236 | 163.6 | -39.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 225 | 3.5 | -11.9% |
| Robbery | 10.1 | F | 83 | 5.8 | +73.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.7 | D | 975 | 22.3 | +20.0% |
| Burglary | 7.3 | A | 561 | 24.0 | -69.7% |
| Larceny | 83.4 | B | 2331 | 116.4 | -28.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.3 | A | 314 | 22.2 | -67.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bay City Police Department
Bay City, MI
Essexville Police Department
Essexville, MI
Hampton Township Police Department
Hampton Township, MI