Benton Township, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Benton Township Police Department serves the city of Benton Township, MI in Berrien County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,874 violent crimes and 3,779 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 439.3 per 100k residents, which is 313.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 552.6 per 100k, 237.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade DAggravated 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 | 439.3 | F | 3874 | 106.2 | +313.6% |
| Property Crime | 552.6 | F | 3779 | 163.6 | +237.8% |
| Rape | 7.1 | F | 110 | 3.5 | +100.5% |
| Robbery | 7.1 | D | 105 | 5.8 | +21.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 113.4 | F | 1177 | 22.3 | +409.3% |
| Burglary | 42.5 | F | 423 | 24.0 | +76.9% |
| Larceny | 340.1 | F | 2799 | 116.4 | +192.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 170.0 | F | 534 | 22.2 | +666.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | 3 miles | D 168.3 | A 51.8 | Violent: 61.7% lower Property: 90.6% lower |
| Coloma Township | 8 miles | D 140.5 | B 124.9 | Violent: 68.0% lower Property: 77.4% lower |
| Lincoln Township | 8 miles | A 67.2 | A 80.6 | Violent: 84.7% lower Property: 85.4% lower |
| Lawrence | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 99.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 82.1% lower |
| Lawton | 12 miles | A 55.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 87.3% lower Property: N/A |