Mason County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mason County in MI is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,764 violent crimes and 1,314 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.8 per 100k residents, which is 57.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 77.1 per 100k, 52.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate44.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,764 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate77.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,314 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate71.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,069 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.8 | A | 1764 | 106.2 | -57.8% |
| Property Crime | 77.1 | A | 1314 | 163.6 | -52.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 166 | 3.5 | +22.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.6 | A | 259 | 22.3 | -92.7% |
| Burglary | 4.3 | A | 186 | 24.0 | -82.0% |
| Larceny | 71.2 | A | 1069 | 116.4 | -38.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.6 | A | 49 | 22.2 | -92.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Mason County
Mason County Sheriff's Office
Ludington Police Department
Ludington, MI
Scottville Police Department
Scottville, MI