Eaton County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Eaton County in MI is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,039 violent crimes and 1,706 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.7 per 100k residents, which is -22.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.4 per 100k, -66.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAnnual Rate82.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,039 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents236 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,706 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate32.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,355 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.7 | B | 2039 | 106.2 | -22.1% |
| Property Crime | 54.4 | A | 1706 | 163.6 | -66.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 9.0 | F | 123 | 3.5 | +155.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.0 | A | 236 | 22.3 | -72.9% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 195 | 24.0 | -55.0% |
| Larceny | 32.7 | A | 1355 | 116.4 | -71.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.8 | A | 147 | 22.2 | -51.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Charlotte Police Department
Charlotte, MI
Eaton Rapids Police Department
Eaton Rapids, MI
Grand Ledge Police Department
Grand Ledge, MI
Olivet Police Department
Olivet, MI
Potterville Police Department
Potterville, MI