Kent County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kent County in MI is served by 13 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 63,616 violent crimes and 61,612 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 143.0 per 100k residents, which is 34.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 160.7 per 100k, 1.8% below 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 Rate143.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents63,616 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,299 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,022 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents10,596 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate160.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents61,612 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,855 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents44,472 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,842 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 143.0 | D | 63616 | 106.2 | +34.7% |
| Property Crime | 160.7 | C | 61612 | 163.6 | -1.8% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 155 | 0.5 | -71.3% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 2299 | 3.5 | -3.9% |
| Robbery | 3.8 | A | 2022 | 5.8 | -35.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.6 | B | 10596 | 22.3 | -21.0% |
| Burglary | 12.0 | A | 6855 | 24.0 | -50.2% |
| Larceny | 125.6 | C | 44472 | 116.4 | +7.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.5 | C | 9842 | 22.2 | +1.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Kent County
Kent County Sheriff's Office
East Grand Rapids Police Department
East Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Police Department
Grand Rapids, MI
Grandville Police Department
Grandville, MI
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Lowell Police Department
Lowell, MI
Rockford Police Department
Rockford, MI
Sparta Police Department
Sparta, MI
Walker Police Department
Walker, MI
Wyoming Police Department
Wyoming, MI
Kentwood Police Department
Kentwood, MI