Belding, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Belding Police Department serves the city of Belding, MI in Ionia County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 437 violent crimes and 330 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 117.1 per 100k residents, which is 10.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 16.7 per 100k, 89.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property 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 Rate117.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents437 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 117.1 | C | 437 | 106.2 | +10.3% |
| Property Crime | 16.7 | A | 330 | 163.6 | -89.8% |
| Rape | 16.7 | F | 34 | 3.5 | +373.1% |
| Larceny | 16.7 | A | 280 | 116.4 | -85.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 6 miles | F 176.3 | B 132.3 | Violent: 50.5% higher Property: 690.6% higher |
| Ionia | 12 miles | B 94.3 | A 23.6 | Violent: 19.5% lower Property: 40.9% higher |
| Lowell | 13 miles | F 170.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 45.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Carson City | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lakeview | 15 miles | C 96.0 | A 96.0 | Violent: 18.1% lower Property: 473.6% higher |