Kalamazoo, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Kalamazoo Police Department serves the city of Kalamazoo, MI in Kalamazoo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 17,052 violent crimes and 17,240 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 332.1 per 100k residents, which is 212.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 325.2 per 100k, 98.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 F
Annual Rate332.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17,052 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents524 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents652 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate59.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,054 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate325.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,240 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate66.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,270 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate210.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,530 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate45.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,215 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime332.1F17052106.2+212.7%
Property Crime325.2F17240163.6+98.8%
Homicide1.4F700.5+159.0%
Rape8.3F5243.5+133.8%
Robbery6.9C6525.8+18.4%
Aggravated Assault59.3F405422.3+166.3%
Burglary66.2F327024.0+175.3%
Larceny210.8F11530116.4+81.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft45.5F221522.2+105.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 1
Anti-White 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Kalamazoo Township 2 miles
C 115.3
D 197.6
Violent: 65.3% lower
Property: 39.2% lower
Augusta 3 miles
N/A 0.0
D 237.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 26.9% lower
Richland 3 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Schoolcraft 3 miles
F 347.5
B 139.0
Violent: 4.6% higher
Property: 57.3% lower
Portage 6 miles
C 104.1
F 396.0
Violent: 68.7% lower
Property: 21.8% higher