Cass County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cass County in MI is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,903 violent crimes and 2,792 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 141.4 per 100k residents, which is 33.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 76.7 per 100k, 53.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 DAnnual Rate141.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,903 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents360 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate76.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,792 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents579 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate65.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,873 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents322 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 141.4 | D | 2903 | 106.2 | +33.1% |
| Property Crime | 76.7 | A | 2792 | 163.6 | -53.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.8 | F | 137 | 3.5 | +65.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 32 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.1 | C | 360 | 22.3 | +12.6% |
| Burglary | 4.0 | A | 579 | 24.0 | -83.3% |
| Larceny | 65.7 | A | 1873 | 116.4 | -43.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.7 | A | 322 | 22.2 | -87.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Cass County
Cass County Sheriff's Office
Cassopolis Police Department
Cassopolis, MI
Dowagiac Police Department
Dowagiac, MI
Ontwa Township-Edwardsburg Police Department
Ontwa Township-Edwardsburg, MI