Wayland, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wayland Police Department serves the city of Wayland, MI in Allegan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 289 violent crimes and 229 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 135.7 per 100k residents, which is 27.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 90.5 per 100k, 44.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 DAnnual Rate135.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate90.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents229 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 135.7 | D | 289 | 106.2 | +27.8% |
Property Crime | 90.5 | A | 229 | 163.6 | -44.7% |
Larceny | 90.5 | B | 180 | 116.4 | -22.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Allegan | 14 miles | C 97.3 | A 38.9 | Violent: 28.3% lower Property: 57.0% lower |
Kentwood | 15 miles | F 240.8 | D 259.4 | Violent: 77.4% higher Property: 186.6% higher |
Otsego | 15 miles | C 123.5 | A 24.7 | Violent: 9.0% lower Property: 72.7% lower |
Prairieville Township | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Plainwell | 16 miles | C 107.6 | B 107.6 | Violent: 20.7% lower Property: 18.9% higher |