Ionia County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ionia County in MI is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,342 violent crimes and 1,064 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.4 per 100k residents, which is -44.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 16.6 per 100k, -89.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AAnnual Rate59.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,342 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,064 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents868 (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 | 59.4 | A | 1342 | 106.2 | -44.0% |
| Property Crime | 16.6 | A | 1064 | 163.6 | -89.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 10.8 | F | 150 | 3.5 | +204.2% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -66.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.9 | A | 128 | 22.3 | -82.4% |
| Burglary | 2.0 | A | 122 | 24.0 | -91.8% |
| Larceny | 14.7 | A | 868 | 116.4 | -87.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 69 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Belding Police Department
Belding, MI
Ionia Police Department
Ionia, MI
Lake Odessa Police Department
Lake Odessa, MI
Portland Police Department
Portland, MI