Monroe County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Monroe County in MI is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,233 violent crimes and 2,884 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.6 per 100k residents, which is 31.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 33.5 per 100k, 79.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate72.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,233 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents567 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,884 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents563 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,031 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents269 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.6 | B | 4233 | 106.2 | -31.6% |
| Property Crime | 33.5 | A | 2884 | 163.6 | -79.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 157 | 3.5 | -15.9% |
| Robbery | 0.2 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -96.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.8 | A | 567 | 22.3 | -51.3% |
| Burglary | 6.2 | A | 563 | 24.0 | -74.4% |
| Larceny | 25.2 | A | 2031 | 116.4 | -78.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 269 | 22.2 | -91.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Monroe County
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Carleton Police Department
Carleton, MI
Monroe Police Department
Monroe, MI
South Rockwood Police Department
South Rockwood, MI