Rockford, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rockford Police Department serves the city of Rockford, MI in Kent County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 374 violent crimes and 292 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.6 per 100k residents, which is 39.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 145.3 per 100k, 11.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate64.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents374 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents258 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.6 | A | 374 | 106.2 | -39.2% |
| Property Crime | 145.3 | B | 292 | 163.6 | -11.2% |
| Burglary | 16.1 | B | 16 | 24.0 | -32.8% |
| Larceny | 129.2 | C | 258 | 116.4 | +11.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker | 0 miles | D 131.9 | D 199.9 | Violent: 104.3% higher Property: 37.6% higher |
| East Grand Rapids | 6 miles | A 26.3 | B 114.0 | Violent: 59.3% lower Property: 21.6% lower |
| Grand Rapids | 8 miles | F 221.4 | D 238.2 | Violent: 242.8% higher Property: 64.0% higher |
| Wyoming | 11 miles | F 237.3 | D 220.3 | Violent: 267.4% higher Property: 51.6% higher |
| Kentwood | 11 miles | F 240.8 | D 259.4 | Violent: 272.9% higher Property: 78.5% higher |