Grand Rapids, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Grand Rapids Police Department serves the city of Grand Rapids, MI in Kent County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 28,496 violent crimes and 27,042 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 221.4 per 100k residents, which is 108.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 238.2 per 100k, 45.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade DRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 221.4 | F | 28496 | 106.2 | +108.5% |
| Property Crime | 238.2 | D | 27042 | 163.6 | +45.6% |
| Homicide | 1.5 | F | 101 | 0.5 | +187.1% |
| Rape | 4.6 | D | 854 | 3.5 | +29.8% |
| Robbery | 10.2 | F | 1371 | 5.8 | +75.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 50.5 | F | 6569 | 22.3 | +126.9% |
| Burglary | 23.5 | C | 3171 | 24.0 | -2.3% |
| Larceny | 162.2 | D | 18533 | 116.4 | +39.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 51.0 | F | 5054 | 22.2 | +130.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Rapids | 3 miles | A 26.3 | B 114.0 | Violent: 88.1% lower Property: 52.2% lower |
| Wyoming | 3 miles | F 237.3 | D 220.3 | Violent: 7.2% higher Property: 7.5% lower |
| Grandville | 6 miles | F 183.9 | F 361.5 | Violent: 16.9% lower Property: 51.7% higher |
| Kentwood | 7 miles | F 240.8 | D 259.4 | Violent: 8.8% higher Property: 8.9% higher |
| Rockford | 8 miles | A 64.6 | B 145.3 | Violent: 70.8% lower Property: 39.0% lower |