Saginaw County, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Saginaw County in MI is served by 16 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 20,333 violent crimes and 13,050 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 152.6 per 100k residents, which is 43.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 107.5 per 100k, 34.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 D
Annual Rate152.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20,333 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents708 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate37.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,082 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate107.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,050 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,488 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate90.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,116 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,243 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime152.6D20333106.2+43.7%
Property Crime107.5B13050163.6-34.3%
Homicide0.2A1300.5-68.9%
Rape2.3A7083.5-35.5%
Robbery8.4D4245.8+43.9%
Aggravated Assault37.6F608222.3+68.8%
Burglary11.6A248824.0-51.7%
Larceny90.7B9116116.4-22.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.5A124322.2-79.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

State Police: Saginaw County

Saginaw County Sheriff's Office

Birch Run Police Department

Birch Run, MI

Carrollton Township Police Department

Carrollton Township, MI

Chesaning Police Department

Chesaning, MI

Frankenmuth Police Department

Frankenmuth, MI

Richland Township, Saginaw County Police Department

Saginaw Police Department

Saginaw, MI

Saginaw Township Police Department

Saginaw Township, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

St. Charles Police Department

St. Charles, MI

Tittabawassee Township Police Department

Tittabawassee Township, MI

Zilwaukee Police Department

Zilwaukee, MI

Buena Vista Township Police Department

Buena Vista Township, MI

Bridgeport Township Police Department

Bridgeport Township, MI

Thomas Township Police Department

Thomas Township, MI