Van Buren County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Van Buren County in MI is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,560 violent crimes and 3,818 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 147.6 per 100k residents, which is 39.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 145.2 per 100k, 11.3% 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 Rate147.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,560 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents855 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,818 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents870 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate95.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,577 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 147.6 | D | 5560 | 106.2 | +39.0% |
| Property Crime | 145.2 | B | 3818 | 163.6 | -11.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.2 | F | 241 | 3.5 | +75.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 30 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.0 | C | 855 | 22.3 | +12.3% |
| Burglary | 33.5 | D | 870 | 24.0 | +39.6% |
| Larceny | 95.0 | B | 2577 | 116.4 | -18.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.2 | A | 333 | 22.2 | -45.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Van Buren County
Van Buren County Sheriff's Office
Bangor Police Department
Bangor, MI
Decatur Police Department
Decatur, MI
Hartford Police Department
Hartford, MI
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