South Haven, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The South Haven Police Department serves the city of South Haven, MI in Allegan, Van Buren County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 628 violent crimes and 1,276 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 274.9 per 100k residents, which is 158.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 399.9 per 100k, 144.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 274.9 | F | 628 | 106.2 | +158.9% |
| Property Crime | 399.9 | F | 1276 | 163.6 | +144.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 75.0 | F | 106 | 22.3 | +236.9% |
| Burglary | 50.0 | F | 215 | 24.0 | +108.0% |
| Larceny | 349.9 | F | 995 | 116.4 | +200.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 99.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 75.2% lower |
| Lawton | 10 miles | A 55.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 79.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Paw Paw | 10 miles | C 117.3 | F 527.7 | Violent: 57.3% lower Property: 32.0% higher |
| Covert Township | 10 miles | C 120.1 | D 200.2 | Violent: 56.3% lower Property: 49.9% lower |
| Bangor | 11 miles | F 455.7 | C 151.9 | Violent: 65.8% higher Property: 62.0% lower |