Kalamazoo County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kalamazoo County in MI is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 22,929 violent crimes and 29,542 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 143.1 per 100k residents, which is +34.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 214.5 per 100k, +31.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 DAnnual Rate143.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22,929 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents757 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents803 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,131 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate214.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents29,542 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,759 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate160.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents21,143 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate34.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,350 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 143.1 | D | 22929 | 106.2 | +34.8% |
| Property Crime | 214.5 | D | 29542 | 163.6 | +31.1% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 93 | 0.5 | -63.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 757 | 3.5 | -41.7% |
| Robbery | 4.5 | B | 803 | 5.8 | -22.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.0 | C | 5131 | 22.3 | +16.9% |
| Burglary | 18.5 | B | 4759 | 24.0 | -22.9% |
| Larceny | 160.8 | D | 21143 | 116.4 | +38.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.8 | D | 3350 | 22.2 | +56.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Augusta Police Department
Augusta, MI
Kalamazoo Police Department
Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Township Police Department
Kalamazoo Township, MI
Portage Police Department
Portage, MI
Richland Police Department
Richland, MI
Schoolcraft Police Department
Schoolcraft, MI
Vicksburg Police Department
Vicksburg, MI