Ionia County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ionia County in MI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,818 violent crimes and 1,954 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.5 per 100k residents, which is 55.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 13.3 per 100k, 91.9% 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 Rate47.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,818 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents353 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,954 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,495 (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 | 47.5 | A | 2818 | 106.2 | -55.2% |
| Property Crime | 13.3 | A | 1954 | 163.6 | -91.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.6 | F | 309 | 3.5 | +143.3% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -73.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.1 | A | 353 | 22.3 | -85.9% |
| Burglary | 1.6 | A | 281 | 24.0 | -93.5% |
| Larceny | 11.7 | A | 1495 | 116.4 | -89.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 166 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Ionia County
Ionia County Sheriff's Office
Belding Police Department
Belding, MI
Ionia Police Department
Ionia, MI
Lake Odessa Police Department
Lake Odessa, MI
Portland Police Department
Portland, MI