Eaton County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Eaton County in MI is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,423 violent crimes and 6,507 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.0 per 100k residents, which is 23.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.5 per 100k, 62.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate81.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,423 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents881 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,507 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents808 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,074 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents594 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.0 | B | 6423 | 106.2 | -23.7% |
| Property Crime | 61.5 | A | 6507 | 163.6 | -62.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 15 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.7 | F | 413 | 3.5 | +118.8% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 77 | 5.8 | -88.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.7 | A | 881 | 22.3 | -74.5% |
| Burglary | 10.1 | A | 808 | 24.0 | -58.0% |
| Larceny | 40.9 | A | 5074 | 116.4 | -64.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.5 | A | 594 | 22.2 | -52.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Eaton County
Eaton County Sheriff's Office
Charlotte Police Department
Charlotte, MI
Eaton Rapids Police Department
Eaton Rapids, MI
Grand Ledge Police Department
Grand Ledge, MI
Olivet Police Department
Olivet, MI
Potterville Police Department
Potterville, MI