Muskegon Heights, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Muskegon Heights Police Department serves the city of Muskegon Heights, MI in Muskegon County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,101 violent crimes and 2,119 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 224.3 per 100k residents, which is 111.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 275.3 per 100k, 68.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 224.3 | F | 3101 | 106.2 | +111.2% |
| Property Crime | 275.3 | F | 2119 | 163.6 | +68.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.8 | F | 683 | 22.3 | +83.3% |
| Burglary | 40.8 | F | 378 | 24.0 | +69.8% |
| Larceny | 214.1 | F | 1482 | 116.4 | +84.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.4 | C | 216 | 22.2 | -8.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Park | 1 miles | B 72.6 | F 871.3 | Violent: 67.6% lower Property: 216.5% higher |
| Norton Shores | 3 miles | B 92.0 | C 172.0 | Violent: 59.0% lower Property: 37.5% lower |
| Muskegon Township | 3 miles | D 147.0 | D 226.1 | Violent: 34.5% lower Property: 17.9% lower |
| North Muskegon | 4 miles | F 171.4 | A 73.5 | Violent: 23.6% lower Property: 73.3% lower |
| Grand Haven | 10 miles | C 100.3 | A 82.1 | Violent: 55.3% lower Property: 70.2% lower |