Bangor, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Bangor Police Department serves the city of Bangor, MI in Van Buren County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 380 violent crimes and 153 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 455.7 per 100k residents, which is 329.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 151.9 per 100k, 7.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 F
Annual Rate455.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate101.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate151.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate151.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime455.7F380106.2+329.1%
Property Crime151.9C153163.6-7.2%
Aggravated Assault101.3F6322.3+355.0%
Larceny151.9D121116.4+30.5%

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
Hartford 8 miles
D 161.8
C 161.8
Violent: 64.5% lower
Property: 6.5% higher
Lawrence 10 miles
N/A 0.0
A 99.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 34.8% lower
Lawton 10 miles
A 55.9
N/A 0.0
Violent: 87.7% lower
Property: N/A
Paw Paw 10 miles
C 117.3
F 527.7
Violent: 74.3% lower
Property: 247.4% higher
Covert Township 10 miles
C 120.1
D 200.2
Violent: 73.6% lower
Property: 31.8% higher