Newaygo County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Newaygo County in MI is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 777 violent crimes and 792 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.1 per 100k residents, which is -20.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 167.5 per 100k, +2.4% above 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 BAnnual Rate84.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents777 (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 Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate167.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents792 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate151.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents701 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.1 | B | 777 | 106.2 | -20.8% |
| Property Crime | 167.5 | C | 792 | 163.6 | +2.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 41 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.5 | C | 63 | 22.3 | +14.6% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 54 | 24.0 | -54.9% |
| Larceny | 151.3 | D | 701 | 116.4 | +30.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.4 | A | 30 | 22.2 | -75.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Grant Police Department
Grant, MI
Newaygo Police Department
Newaygo, MI
White Cloud Police Department
White Cloud, MI
Fremont Police Department
Fremont, MI