Buena Vista Township, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Buena Vista Township Police Department serves the city of Buena Vista Township, MI in Saginaw County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,445 violent crimes and 796 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 518.9 per 100k residents, which is 388.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 119.7 per 100k, 26.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 F
Annual Rate518.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,445 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate106.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate119.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents796 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents240 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate66.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents423 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime518.9F1445106.2+388.6%
Property Crime119.7B796163.6-26.8%
Rape13.3F323.5+276.1%
Robbery13.3F245.8+128.6%
Aggravated Assault106.4F37622.3+378.2%
Burglary39.9F24024.0+66.1%
Larceny66.5A423116.4-42.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft13.3A12422.2-40.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Chesaning 0 miles
B 83.2
A 41.6
Violent: 84.0% lower
Property: 65.3% lower
Saginaw 0 miles
F 352.1
C 148.3
Violent: 32.1% lower
Property: 23.8% higher
Saginaw Township 0 miles
D 131.7
B 126.8
Violent: 74.6% lower
Property: 5.9% higher
Tittabawassee Township 0 miles
B 83.1
A 27.7
Violent: 84.0% lower
Property: 76.9% lower
Bridgeport Township 0 miles
D 131.5
A 91.1
Violent: 74.6% lower
Property: 23.9% lower