Oceana County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Oceana County in MI is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,603 violent crimes and 2,148 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.3 per 100k residents, which is 50.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.5 per 100k, 19.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate52.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,603 (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 AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents422 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate131.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,148 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents327 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate96.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,680 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.3 | A | 2603 | 106.2 | -50.8% |
| Property Crime | 131.5 | B | 2148 | 163.6 | -19.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 138 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.1 | A | 422 | 22.3 | -63.7% |
| Burglary | 27.3 | C | 327 | 24.0 | +13.6% |
| Larceny | 96.1 | B | 1680 | 116.4 | -17.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.1 | A | 127 | 22.2 | -63.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Oceana County
Oceana County Sheriff's Office
Hart Police Department
Hart, MI
New Era Police Department
New Era, MI
Pentwater Police Department
Pentwater, MI
Shelby Police Department
Shelby, MI
Rothbury Police Department
Rothbury, MI