Ludington, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ludington Police Department serves the city of Ludington, MI in Mason County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 659 violent crimes and 490 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.8 per 100k residents, which is 51.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.8 per 100k, 68.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAnnual Rate51.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents659 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents490 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate38.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents417 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.8 | A | 659 | 106.2 | -51.3% |
| Property Crime | 51.8 | A | 490 | 163.6 | -68.4% |
| Rape | 12.9 | F | 72 | 3.5 | +265.9% |
| Burglary | 12.9 | A | 55 | 24.0 | -46.1% |
| Larceny | 38.8 | A | 417 | 116.4 | -66.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentwater | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 110.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 113.4% higher |
| Scottville | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 145.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 181.2% higher |
| Hart | 17 miles | F 242.6 | F 291.1 | Violent: 368.6% higher Property: 462.3% higher |
| Manistee | 21 miles | B 80.2 | B 112.3 | Violent: 54.9% higher Property: 116.9% higher |
| Shelby | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 137.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 165.6% higher |