Muskegon, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Muskegon Police Department serves the city of Muskegon, MI in Muskegon County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,805 violent crimes and 5,475 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 204.3 per 100k residents, which is 92.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 324.7 per 100k, 98.5% 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 1 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 FAnnual Rate204.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,805 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,169 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate324.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,475 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate49.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents905 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate235.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,944 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate34.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents567 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 204.3 | F | 4805 | 106.2 | +92.3% |
| Property Crime | 324.7 | F | 5475 | 163.6 | +98.5% |
| Homicide | 5.2 | F | 32 | 0.5 | +883.4% |
| Rape | 5.2 | D | 127 | 3.5 | +48.2% |
| Robbery | 5.2 | C | 145 | 5.8 | -9.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 44.5 | F | 1169 | 22.3 | +100.0% |
| Burglary | 49.8 | F | 905 | 24.0 | +107.0% |
| Larceny | 235.7 | F | 3944 | 116.4 | +102.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.0 | D | 567 | 22.2 | +53.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitport | 0 miles | C 127.4 | F 301.8 | Violent: 37.6% lower Property: 7.1% lower |
| Montague | 22 miles | C 124.4 | A 41.5 | Violent: 39.1% lower Property: 87.2% lower |
| Whitehall | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 228.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 29.8% lower |
| North Muskegon | 24 miles | F 171.4 | A 73.5 | Violent: 16.1% lower Property: 77.4% lower |
| Zeeland | 24 miles | A 53.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 74.0% lower Property: N/A |