Benton Harbor, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Benton Harbor Police Department serves the city of Benton Harbor, MI in Berrien County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,921 violent crimes and 1,529 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 484.7 per 100k residents, which is 356.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 360.7 per 100k, 120.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 484.7 | F | 2921 | 106.2 | +356.4% |
| Property Crime | 360.7 | F | 1529 | 163.6 | +120.5% |
| Robbery | 11.3 | F | 73 | 5.8 | +93.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 135.3 | F | 945 | 22.3 | +507.8% |
| Burglary | 56.4 | F | 289 | 24.0 | +134.6% |
| Larceny | 191.6 | F | 881 | 116.4 | +64.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 112.7 | F | 328 | 22.2 | +408.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baroda-Lake Township | 0 miles | B 93.8 | A 46.9 | Violent: 80.7% lower Property: 87.0% lower |
| Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township | 0 miles | A 55.0 | A 65.9 | Violent: 88.7% lower Property: 81.7% lower |
| Bridgman | 0 miles | F 194.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 59.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Eau Claire | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Three Oaks | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 144.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 60.0% lower |