Iron County, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Iron County in MI is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 456 violent crimes and 303 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.1 per 100k residents, which is 66.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 40.8 per 100k, 75.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 A
Annual Rate35.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents456 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate40.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate40.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents165 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime35.1A456106.2-66.9%
Property Crime40.8A303163.6-75.1%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A313.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A9622.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A8924.0-100.0%
Larceny40.8A165116.4-65.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A4522.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

State Police: Iron County

Iron County Sheriff's Office

Caspian-Gaastra Police Department

Caspian-Gaastra, MI

Crystal Falls Police Department

Crystal Falls, MI

Iron River Police Department

Iron River, MI