Hillsdale County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hillsdale County in MI is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,489 violent crimes and 2,565 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.5 per 100k residents, which is 28.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 57.0 per 100k, 65.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate75.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,489 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents572 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate57.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,565 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents580 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,692 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents267 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.5 | B | 3489 | 106.2 | -28.9% |
| Property Crime | 57.0 | A | 2565 | 163.6 | -65.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 15.3 | F | 264 | 3.5 | +333.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.8 | A | 572 | 22.3 | -92.1% |
| Burglary | 4.7 | A | 580 | 24.0 | -80.3% |
| Larceny | 49.1 | A | 1692 | 116.4 | -57.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.2 | A | 267 | 22.2 | -85.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Hillsdale County
Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office
Hillsdale Police Department
Hillsdale, MI
Jonesville Police Department
Jonesville, MI
Litchfield Police Department
Litchfield, MI
Reading Police Department
Reading, MI
Somerset Township Police Department
Somerset Township, MI