Montcalm County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montcalm County in MI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,477 violent crimes and 3,800 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 191.5 per 100k residents, which is 80.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 62.6 per 100k, 61.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 FAnnual Rate191.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,477 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents382 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents644 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate62.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,800 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents866 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,564 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents325 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 191.5 | F | 4477 | 106.2 | +80.3% |
| Property Crime | 62.6 | A | 3800 | 163.6 | -61.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.6 | B | 382 | 3.5 | -27.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 20 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.1 | A | 644 | 22.3 | -63.8% |
| Burglary | 0.7 | A | 866 | 24.0 | -97.0% |
| Larceny | 47.5 | A | 2564 | 116.4 | -59.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.5 | B | 325 | 22.2 | -34.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Montcalm County
Montcalm County Sheriff's Office
Carson City Police Department
Carson City, MI
Greenville Police Department
Greenville, MI
Lakeview Police Department
Lakeview, MI
Stanton Police Department
Stanton, MI