Covert Township, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Covert Township Police Department serves the city of Covert Township, MI in Van Buren County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 262 violent crimes and 266 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 120.1 per 100k residents, which is 13.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 200.2 per 100k, 22.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 CAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 120.1 | C | 262 | 106.2 | +13.1% |
| Property Crime | 200.2 | D | 266 | 163.6 | +22.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 80.1 | F | 59 | 22.3 | +259.7% |
| Burglary | 40.0 | F | 72 | 24.0 | +66.6% |
| Larceny | 80.1 | B | 165 | 116.4 | -31.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 40.0 | F | 24 | 22.2 | +80.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 99.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 50.5% lower |
| Lawton | 0 miles | A 55.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 53.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Paw Paw | 0 miles | C 117.3 | F 527.7 | Violent: 2.4% lower Property: 163.6% higher |
| Coloma Township | 6 miles | D 140.5 | B 124.9 | Violent: 17.0% higher Property: 37.6% lower |
| Hartford | 9 miles | D 161.8 | C 161.8 | Violent: 34.7% higher Property: 19.2% lower |