Dowagiac, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dowagiac Police Department serves the city of Dowagiac, MI in Cass County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,383 violent crimes and 923 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 414.8 per 100k residents, which is 290.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 162.3 per 100k, 0.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate414.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,383 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate72.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents923 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate162.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents756 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 414.8 | F | 1383 | 106.2 | +290.5% |
| Property Crime | 162.3 | C | 923 | 163.6 | -0.8% |
| Rape | 18.0 | F | 41 | 3.5 | +409.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 72.1 | F | 154 | 22.3 | +224.1% |
| Larceny | 162.3 | D | 756 | 116.4 | +39.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontwa Township-Edwardsburg | 0 miles | A 44.1 | A 88.3 | Violent: 89.4% lower Property: 45.6% lower |
| Cassopolis | 1 miles | A 58.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 85.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Decatur | 13 miles | F 181.3 | A 60.4 | Violent: 56.3% lower Property: 62.8% lower |
| Niles | 14 miles | F 257.3 | B 145.8 | Violent: 38.0% lower Property: 10.2% lower |
| Constantine | 18 miles | F 406.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 2.0% lower Property: N/A |