Lawton, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lawton Police Department serves the city of Lawton, MI in Van Buren County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 153 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.9 per 100k residents, which is 47.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate55.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.9 | A | 153 | 106.2 | -47.3% |
| Rape | 55.9 | F | 4 | 3.5 | +1481.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 99.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Paw Paw | 0 miles | C 117.3 | F 527.7 | Violent: 109.7% higher Property: N/A |
| Covert Township | 0 miles | C 120.1 | D 200.2 | Violent: 114.7% higher Property: N/A |
| Coloma Township | 6 miles | D 140.5 | B 124.9 | Violent: 151.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Hartford | 9 miles | D 161.8 | C 161.8 | Violent: 189.2% higher Property: N/A |