Marquette County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Marquette County in MI is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,934 violent crimes and 2,658 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.9 per 100k residents, which is 54.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 30.0 per 100k, 81.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 Rate48.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,934 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents266 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents645 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,658 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents265 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,171 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.9 | A | 3934 | 106.2 | -54.0% |
| Property Crime | 30.0 | A | 2658 | 163.6 | -81.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 266 | 3.5 | -61.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 18 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 645 | 22.3 | -69.9% |
| Burglary | 3.5 | A | 265 | 24.0 | -85.4% |
| Larceny | 24.2 | A | 2171 | 116.4 | -79.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.3 | A | 203 | 22.2 | -89.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Marquette County
Marquette County Sheriff's Office
Chocolay Township Police Department
Chocolay Township, MI
Ishpeming Police Department
Ishpeming, MI
Marquette Police Department
Marquette, MI
Negaunee Police Department
Negaunee, MI
Northern Michigan University
Forsyth Township Police Department
Forsyth Township, MI
Ishpeming Township Police Department
Ishpeming Township, MI