Van Buren County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Van Buren County in MI is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,202 violent crimes and 1,817 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 159.2 per 100k residents, which is +49.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 159.2 per 100k, -2.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 DAnnual Rate159.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,202 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate159.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,817 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,415 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 159.2 | D | 2202 | 106.2 | +49.9% |
| Property Crime | 159.2 | C | 1817 | 163.6 | -2.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.0 | F | 64 | 3.5 | +97.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 18 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.2 | D | 378 | 22.3 | +22.3% |
| Burglary | 36.8 | D | 268 | 24.0 | +53.2% |
| Larceny | 103.7 | B | 1415 | 116.4 | -10.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 124 | 22.2 | -38.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bangor Police Department
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Decatur Police Department
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Hartford Police Department
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Lawrence Police Department
Lawrence, MI
Lawton Police Department
Lawton, MI
Mattawan Police Department
Mattawan, MI
Paw Paw Police Department
Paw Paw, MI
Covert Township Police Department
Covert Township, MI