Muskegon Township, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Muskegon Township Police Department serves the city of Muskegon Township, MI in Muskegon County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,130 violent crimes and 1,972 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 147.0 per 100k residents, which is 38.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 226.1 per 100k, 38.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 D
Annual Rate147.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,130 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate39.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate226.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,972 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate197.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,626 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime147.0D1130106.2+38.4%
Property Crime226.1D1972163.6+38.2%
Rape5.7D443.5+59.8%
Robbery5.7C215.8-2.9%
Aggravated Assault39.6F15922.3+77.8%
Burglary22.6C21024.0-5.9%
Larceny197.9F1626116.4+70.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft5.7A13222.2-74.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Muskegon Heights 3 miles
F 224.3
F 275.3
Violent: 52.6% higher
Property: 21.7% higher
North Muskegon 4 miles
F 171.4
A 73.5
Violent: 16.6% higher
Property: 67.5% lower
Roosevelt Park 4 miles
B 72.6
F 871.3
Violent: 50.6% lower
Property: 285.3% higher
Norton Shores 6 miles
B 92.0
C 172.0
Violent: 37.4% lower
Property: 23.9% lower
Grand Haven 12 miles
C 100.3
A 82.1
Violent: 31.8% lower
Property: 63.7% lower