Plainwell, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Plainwell Police Department serves the city of Plainwell, MI in Allegan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 243 violent crimes and 234 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.6 per 100k residents, which is 1.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 107.6 per 100k, 34.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 CAnnual Rate107.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate107.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate107.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.6 | C | 243 | 106.2 | +1.3% |
| Property Crime | 107.6 | B | 234 | 163.6 | -34.3% |
| Larceny | 107.6 | C | 188 | 116.4 | -7.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego | 3 miles | C 123.5 | A 24.7 | Violent: 14.8% higher Property: 77.0% lower |
| Kalamazoo Township | 10 miles | C 115.3 | D 197.6 | Violent: 7.1% higher Property: 83.7% higher |
| Prairieville Township | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Kalamazoo | 12 miles | F 332.1 | F 325.2 | Violent: 208.8% higher Property: 202.4% higher |
| Allegan | 12 miles | C 97.3 | A 38.9 | Violent: 9.5% lower Property: 63.8% lower |