Muskegon County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Muskegon County in MI is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,829 violent crimes and 16,397 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 129.3 per 100k residents, which is +21.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 279.4 per 100k, +70.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 DAnnual Rate129.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,829 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents374 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,282 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate279.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,397 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,851 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate247.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,246 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,180 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 129.3 | D | 11829 | 106.2 | +21.7% |
| Property Crime | 279.4 | F | 16397 | 163.6 | +70.7% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 57 | 0.5 | +9.3% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 374 | 3.5 | -23.7% |
| Robbery | 4.8 | B | 309 | 5.8 | -17.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.4 | B | 2282 | 22.3 | -12.9% |
| Burglary | 19.5 | B | 1851 | 24.0 | -19.0% |
| Larceny | 247.8 | F | 13246 | 116.4 | +113.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.9 | A | 1180 | 22.2 | -64.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fruitport Police Department
Fruitport, MI
Montague Police Department
Montague, MI
Muskegon Police Department
Muskegon, MI
Muskegon Heights Police Department
Muskegon Heights, MI
Muskegon Township Police Department
Muskegon Township, MI
North Muskegon Police Department
North Muskegon, MI
Norton Shores Police Department
Norton Shores, MI
Roosevelt Park Police Department
Roosevelt Park, MI
Whitehall Police Department
Whitehall, MI