St Joseph County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
St Joseph County in MI is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,172 violent crimes and 4,870 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.2 per 100k residents, which is 18.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 112.3 per 100k, 31.3% 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 CAnnual Rate126.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,172 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents283 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents901 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate112.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,870 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents966 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate96.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,183 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents675 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.2 | C | 4172 | 106.2 | +18.8% |
| Property Crime | 112.3 | B | 4870 | 163.6 | -31.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 19.2 | F | 283 | 3.5 | +443.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 51 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.3 | A | 901 | 22.3 | -67.2% |
| Burglary | 6.4 | A | 966 | 24.0 | -73.4% |
| Larceny | 96.8 | B | 3183 | 116.4 | -16.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.8 | A | 675 | 22.2 | -64.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: St. Joseph County
St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office
Colon Police Department
Colon, MI
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