St Joseph County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
St Joseph County in MI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,089 violent crimes and 2,996 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 139.0 per 100k residents, which is +30.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 126.0 per 100k, -23.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 DAnnual Rate139.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,089 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate21.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate126.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,996 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents412 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate111.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,197 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents367 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 139.0 | D | 2089 | 106.2 | +30.9% |
| Property Crime | 126.0 | B | 2996 | 163.6 | -23.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 21.5 | F | 137 | 3.5 | +507.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 41 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 448 | 22.3 | -70.0% |
| Burglary | 5.2 | A | 412 | 24.0 | -78.5% |
| Larceny | 111.1 | C | 2197 | 116.4 | -4.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.2 | A | 367 | 22.2 | -63.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Colon Police Department
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Constantine Police Department
Constantine, MI
Sturgis Police Department
Sturgis, MI
Three Rivers Police Department
Three Rivers, MI
White Pigeon Police Department
White Pigeon, MI
Mendon Police Department
Mendon, MI