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Charlotte, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Charlotte Police Department serves the city of Charlotte, MI in Eaton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,008 violent crimes and 866 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 162.3 per 100k residents, which is 52.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 129.8 per 100k, 20.6% 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 D
Annual Rate162.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,008 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate129.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents866 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate54.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate54.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents708 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime162.3D1008106.2+52.8%
Property Crime129.8B866163.6-20.6%
Aggravated Assault10.8A9322.3-51.4%
Burglary54.1F9624.0+125.1%
Larceny54.1A708116.4-53.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft21.6C6022.2-2.4%

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
Eaton Rapids 2 miles
F 173.9
A 77.3
Violent: 7.2% higher
Property: 40.5% lower
Olivet 2 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Potterville 2 miles
A 64.6
A 64.6
Violent: 60.2% lower
Property: 50.2% lower
Grand Ledge 14 miles
A 12.8
N/A 0.0
Violent: 92.1% lower
Property: N/A
Lansing Township 17 miles
F 224.7
F 461.9
Violent: 38.5% higher
Property: 255.7% higher