Kent County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kent County in MI is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 47,098 violent crimes and 47,695 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 149.6 per 100k residents, which is +40.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 170.9 per 100k, +4.5% 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 Rate149.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47,098 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,538 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,845 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,077 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate170.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents47,695 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,132 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate132.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents33,830 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,351 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 149.6 | D | 47098 | 106.2 | +40.9% |
| Property Crime | 170.9 | C | 47695 | 163.6 | +4.5% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 141 | 0.5 | -68.1% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 1538 | 3.5 | -6.2% |
| Robbery | 4.1 | B | 1845 | 5.8 | -29.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.6 | B | 9077 | 22.3 | -16.3% |
| Burglary | 12.7 | A | 5132 | 24.0 | -47.0% |
| Larceny | 132.9 | C | 33830 | 116.4 | +14.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.6 | C | 8351 | 22.2 | +10.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
East Grand Rapids Police Department
East Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Police Department
Grand Rapids, MI
Grandville Police Department
Grandville, MI
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