East Grand Rapids, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The East Grand Rapids Police Department serves the city of East Grand Rapids, MI in Kent County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 156 violent crimes and 736 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.3 per 100k residents, which is 75.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 114.0 per 100k, 30.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 A
Annual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate114.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents736 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate78.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents577 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime26.3A156106.2-75.2%
Property Crime114.0B736163.6-30.3%
Aggravated Assault8.8A1322.3-60.6%
Burglary8.8A7324.0-63.5%
Larceny78.9B577116.4-32.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft26.3C8622.2+18.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Grand Rapids 3 miles
F 221.4
D 238.2
Violent: 741.9% higher
Property: 109.0% higher
Wyoming 5 miles
F 237.3
D 220.3
Violent: 802.1% higher
Property: 93.3% higher
Kentwood 5 miles
F 240.8
D 259.4
Violent: 815.7% higher
Property: 127.6% higher
Rockford 6 miles
A 64.6
B 145.3
Violent: 145.6% higher
Property: 27.5% higher
Walker 6 miles
D 131.9
D 199.9
Violent: 401.7% higher
Property: 75.4% higher