Kalkaska County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kalkaska County in MI is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,440 violent crimes and 794 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.7 per 100k residents, which is 38.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 65.3 per 100k, 60.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate65.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,440 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate65.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents794 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate56.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents547 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.7 | A | 1440 | 106.2 | -38.1% |
| Property Crime | 65.3 | A | 794 | 163.6 | -60.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 93 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 212 | 22.3 | -80.2% |
| Burglary | 4.4 | A | 171 | 24.0 | -81.7% |
| Larceny | 56.5 | A | 547 | 116.4 | -51.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.4 | A | 71 | 22.2 | -80.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Kalkaska County
Kalkaska County Sheriff's Office
Kalkaska Police Department
Kalkaska, MI
Garfield Township Police Department
Garfield Township, MI