Clinton County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Clinton County in MI is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,747 violent crimes and 2,315 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.0 per 100k residents, which is 36.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 37.8 per 100k, 76.9% 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 AAnnual Rate67.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,747 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate37.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,315 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents384 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,700 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.0 | A | 1747 | 106.2 | -36.9% |
| Property Crime | 37.8 | A | 2315 | 163.6 | -76.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 9.6 | F | 172 | 3.5 | +171.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.4 | A | 288 | 22.3 | -62.4% |
| Burglary | 2.3 | A | 384 | 24.0 | -90.6% |
| Larceny | 33.6 | A | 1700 | 116.4 | -71.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 219 | 22.2 | -91.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Clinton County
Clinton County Sheriff's Office
Bath Township Police Department
Bath Township, MI
Dewitt Police Department
Dewitt, MI
Elsie Police Department
Elsie, MI
Ovid Police Department
Ovid, MI
St. Johns Police Department
St. Johns, MI
Dewitt Township Police Department
Dewitt Township, MI