Mecosta County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mecosta County in MI is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,710 violent crimes and 2,162 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.9 per 100k residents, which is 37.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.6 per 100k, 68.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate66.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,710 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,162 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents418 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,573 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 66.9 | A | 2710 | 106.2 | -37.0% |
| Property Crime | 51.6 | A | 2162 | 163.6 | -68.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 173 | 3.5 | +14.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.7 | C | 442 | 22.3 | -2.3% |
| Burglary | 5.1 | A | 418 | 24.0 | -78.9% |
| Larceny | 41.4 | A | 1573 | 116.4 | -64.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.0 | A | 146 | 22.2 | -86.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Mecosta County
Mecosta County Sheriff's Office
Barryton Police Department
Barryton, MI
Big Rapids Police Department
Big Rapids, MI