Newaygo County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Newaygo County in MI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,409 violent crimes and 1,912 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.3 per 100k residents, which is 36.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 134.0 per 100k, 18.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate67.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,409 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents325 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate134.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,912 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents441 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate121.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,318 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.3 | A | 2409 | 106.2 | -36.6% |
| Property Crime | 134.0 | B | 1912 | 163.6 | -18.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 192 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.4 | C | 325 | 22.3 | -8.3% |
| Burglary | 8.7 | A | 441 | 24.0 | -63.9% |
| Larceny | 121.0 | C | 1318 | 116.4 | +4.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 133 | 22.2 | -80.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Newaygo County
Newaygo County Sheriff's Office
Grant Police Department
Grant, MI
Newaygo Police Department
Newaygo, MI
White Cloud Police Department
White Cloud, MI
Fremont Police Department
Fremont, MI