Mecosta County, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Mecosta County in MI is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 870 violent crimes and 560 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.2 per 100k residents, which is -58.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 37.9 per 100k, -76.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 A
Annual Rate44.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents870 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents560 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents428 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime44.2A870106.2-58.4%
Property Crime37.9A560163.6-76.8%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A343.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A45.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault18.9B12522.3-14.9%
Burglary0.0A8624.0-100.0%
Larceny37.9A428116.4-67.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A4022.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Barryton Police Department

Barryton, MI

Big Rapids Police Department

Big Rapids, MI