Branch County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Branch County in MI is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,680 violent crimes and 3,013 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.6 per 100k residents, which is 41.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 105.4 per 100k, 35.5% 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 AAnnual Rate62.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,680 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents450 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate105.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,013 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents695 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,027 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.6 | A | 2680 | 106.2 | -41.1% |
| Property Crime | 105.4 | A | 3013 | 163.6 | -35.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 12.7 | F | 191 | 3.5 | +260.0% |
| Robbery | 10.8 | F | 24 | 5.8 | +85.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.8 | A | 450 | 22.3 | -74.2% |
| Burglary | 3.8 | A | 695 | 24.0 | -84.1% |
| Larceny | 98.7 | B | 2027 | 116.4 | -15.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.9 | A | 264 | 22.2 | -87.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Branch County
Branch County Sheriff's Office
Bronson Police Department
Bronson, MI
Coldwater Police Department
Coldwater, MI
Quincy Police Department
Quincy, MI