Norton Shores, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Norton Shores Police Department serves the city of Norton Shores, MI in Muskegon County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,433 violent crimes and 2,630 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.0 per 100k residents, which is 13.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 172.0 per 100k, 5.1% 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 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 B
Annual Rate92.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,433 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate172.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,630 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents228 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate152.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,223 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime92.0B1433106.2-13.4%
Property Crime172.0C2630163.6+5.1%
Robbery8.0D315.8+37.5%
Aggravated Assault12.0A14922.3-46.1%
Burglary16.0B22824.0-33.4%
Larceny152.0D2223116.4+30.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.0A17222.2-82.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Roosevelt Park 2 miles
B 72.6
F 871.3
Violent: 21.1% lower
Property: 406.5% higher
Muskegon Heights 3 miles
F 224.3
F 275.3
Violent: 143.8% higher
Property: 60.0% higher
Muskegon Township 6 miles
D 147.0
D 226.1
Violent: 59.8% higher
Property: 31.5% higher
North Muskegon 6 miles
F 171.4
A 73.5
Violent: 86.3% higher
Property: 57.3% lower
Grand Haven 7 miles
C 100.3
A 82.1
Violent: 9.0% higher
Property: 52.3% lower