Ottawa County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ottawa County in MI is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,152 violent crimes and 900 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.7 per 100k residents, which is -27.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.0 per 100k, -74.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 Rate76.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,152 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents900 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate36.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents754 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.7 | B | 1152 | 106.2 | -27.8% |
| Property Crime | 41.0 | A | 900 | 163.6 | -74.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.6 | D | 76 | 3.5 | +28.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.6 | A | 104 | 22.3 | -79.5% |
| Burglary | 4.6 | A | 79 | 24.0 | -81.0% |
| Larceny | 36.5 | A | 754 | 116.4 | -68.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 61 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Grand Haven Police Department
Grand Haven, MI
Zeeland Police Department
Zeeland, MI