Muskegon Township, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Muskegon Township Police Department serves the city of Muskegon Township, MI in Muskegon County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,130 violent crimes and 1,972 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 147.0 per 100k residents, which is 38.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 226.1 per 100k, 38.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 DRape
Grade DRobbery
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 147.0 | D | 1130 | 106.2 | +38.4% |
| Property Crime | 226.1 | D | 1972 | 163.6 | +38.2% |
| Rape | 5.7 | D | 44 | 3.5 | +59.8% |
| Robbery | 5.7 | C | 21 | 5.8 | -2.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.6 | F | 159 | 22.3 | +77.8% |
| Burglary | 22.6 | C | 210 | 24.0 | -5.9% |
| Larceny | 197.9 | F | 1626 | 116.4 | +70.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.7 | A | 132 | 22.2 | -74.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Heights | 3 miles | F 224.3 | F 275.3 | Violent: 52.6% higher Property: 21.7% higher |
| North Muskegon | 4 miles | F 171.4 | A 73.5 | Violent: 16.6% higher Property: 67.5% lower |
| Roosevelt Park | 4 miles | B 72.6 | F 871.3 | Violent: 50.6% lower Property: 285.3% higher |
| Norton Shores | 6 miles | B 92.0 | C 172.0 | Violent: 37.4% lower Property: 23.9% lower |
| Grand Haven | 12 miles | C 100.3 | A 82.1 | Violent: 31.8% lower Property: 63.7% lower |