Portage, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Portage Police Department serves the city of Portage, MI in Kalamazoo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,183 violent crimes and 7,880 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.1 per 100k residents, which is 2.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 396.0 per 100k, 142.1% 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 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 CAnnual Rate104.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,183 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents450 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate396.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,880 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate38.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents757 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate334.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,549 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents544 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 104.1 | C | 3183 | 106.2 | -2.0% |
| Property Crime | 396.0 | F | 7880 | 163.6 | +142.1% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 134 | 3.5 | -42.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.3 | B | 450 | 22.3 | -26.6% |
| Burglary | 38.8 | F | 757 | 24.0 | +61.4% |
| Larceny | 334.8 | F | 6549 | 116.4 | +187.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.4 | C | 544 | 22.2 | +1.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 237.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 40.0% lower |
| Richland | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Schoolcraft | 4 miles | F 347.5 | B 139.0 | Violent: 233.7% higher Property: 64.9% lower |
| Kalamazoo | 6 miles | F 332.1 | F 325.2 | Violent: 219.0% higher Property: 17.9% lower |
| Vicksburg | 6 miles | C 103.1 | D 206.2 | Violent: 1.0% lower Property: 47.9% lower |