Kalamazoo County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kalamazoo County in MI is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 29,612 violent crimes and 42,483 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 134.8 per 100k residents, which is 26.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 205.1 per 100k, 25.4% 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 Rate134.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents29,612 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,067 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents973 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,608 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate205.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents42,483 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,694 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate151.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents30,326 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate31.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,111 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 134.8 | D | 29612 | 106.2 | +26.9% |
| Property Crime | 205.1 | D | 42483 | 163.6 | +25.4% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 108 | 0.5 | -67.6% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 1067 | 3.5 | -32.7% |
| Robbery | 4.1 | B | 973 | 5.8 | -30.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.6 | C | 6608 | 22.3 | +15.2% |
| Burglary | 20.8 | B | 6694 | 24.0 | -13.4% |
| Larceny | 151.9 | D | 30326 | 116.4 | +30.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.9 | D | 5111 | 22.2 | +44.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office
Augusta Police Department
Augusta, MI
Kalamazoo Police Department
Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Township Police Department
Kalamazoo Township, MI
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Portage Police Department
Portage, MI
Richland Police Department
Richland, MI
Schoolcraft Police Department
Schoolcraft, MI
Vicksburg Police Department
Vicksburg, MI