St. Joseph, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The St. Joseph Police Department serves the city of St. Joseph, MI in Berrien County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 720 violent crimes and 546 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 168.3 per 100k residents, which is 58.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 51.8 per 100k, 68.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 168.3 | D | 720 | 106.2 | +58.4% |
| Property Crime | 51.8 | A | 546 | 163.6 | -68.4% |
| Larceny | 38.8 | A | 474 | 116.4 | -66.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.9 | A | 30 | 22.2 | -41.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township | 3 miles | F 439.3 | F 552.6 | Violent: 161.1% higher Property: 967.5% higher |
| Lincoln Township | 6 miles | A 67.2 | A 80.6 | Violent: 60.1% lower Property: 55.7% higher |
| Coloma Township | 12 miles | D 140.5 | B 124.9 | Violent: 16.5% lower Property: 141.3% higher |
| Lawrence | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 99.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 91.2% higher |
| Lawton | 15 miles | A 55.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 66.8% lower Property: N/A |