Ottawa County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ottawa County in MI is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 15,849 violent crimes and 11,280 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.3 per 100k residents, which is 19.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 47.6 per 100k, 70.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate85.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,849 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,078 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,015 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate47.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,280 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,644 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate38.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,799 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents753 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.3 | B | 15849 | 106.2 | -19.7% |
| Property Crime | 47.6 | A | 11280 | 163.6 | -70.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 15 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.7 | D | 1078 | 3.5 | +33.0% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 111 | 5.8 | -93.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.3 | A | 2015 | 22.3 | -67.4% |
| Burglary | 6.4 | A | 1644 | 24.0 | -73.5% |
| Larceny | 38.9 | A | 8799 | 116.4 | -66.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 753 | 22.2 | -91.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Ottawa County
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
Grand Haven Police Department
Grand Haven, MI
Zeeland Police Department
Zeeland, MI