Branch County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Branch County in MI is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,428 violent crimes and 1,725 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.8 per 100k residents, which is -23.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.3 per 100k, -20.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate80.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,428 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate130.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,725 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate122.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,376 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 80.8 | B | 1428 | 106.2 | -23.9% |
| Property Crime | 130.3 | B | 1725 | 163.6 | -20.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 17.0 | F | 82 | 3.5 | +379.9% |
| Robbery | 14.4 | F | 19 | 5.8 | +147.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 188 | 22.3 | -65.6% |
| Burglary | 5.1 | A | 224 | 24.0 | -78.7% |
| Larceny | 122.6 | C | 1376 | 116.4 | +5.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.6 | A | 115 | 22.2 | -88.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bronson Police Department
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Coldwater Police Department
Coldwater, MI
Quincy Police Department
Quincy, MI