Delta County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Delta County in MI is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,143 violent crimes and 1,826 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.6 per 100k residents, which is 30.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 76.5 per 100k, 53.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate73.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,143 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents260 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate76.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,826 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,570 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.6 | B | 2143 | 106.2 | -30.7% |
| Property Crime | 76.5 | A | 1826 | 163.6 | -53.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 150 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.8 | A | 260 | 22.3 | -51.4% |
| Burglary | 2.7 | A | 170 | 24.0 | -88.7% |
| Larceny | 73.8 | A | 1570 | 116.4 | -36.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 76 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Delta County
Delta County Sheriff's Office
Escanaba Police Department
Escanaba, MI
Gladstone Police Department
Gladstone, MI