Paw Paw, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Paw Paw Police Department serves the city of Paw Paw, MI in Van Buren County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 497 violent crimes and 728 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 117.3 per 100k residents, which is 10.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 527.7 per 100k, 222.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 117.3 | C | 497 | 106.2 | +10.4% |
| Property Crime | 527.7 | F | 728 | 163.6 | +222.5% |
| Burglary | 58.6 | F | 63 | 24.0 | +144.0% |
| Larceny | 439.8 | F | 634 | 116.4 | +277.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.3 | D | 31 | 22.2 | +32.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 99.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 81.2% lower |
| Lawton | 0 miles | A 55.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 52.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Covert Township | 0 miles | C 120.1 | D 200.2 | Violent: 2.4% higher Property: 62.1% lower |
| Coloma Township | 6 miles | D 140.5 | B 124.9 | Violent: 19.8% higher Property: 76.3% lower |
| Hartford | 9 miles | D 161.8 | C 161.8 | Violent: 37.9% higher Property: 69.3% lower |