St. Joseph Township, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The St. Joseph Township Police Department serves the city of St. Joseph Township, MI in Berrien County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 428 violent crimes and 493 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.8 per 100k residents, which is 61.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 112.2 per 100k, 31.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. 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 Rate40.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents428 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate112.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents493 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate71.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents405 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.8 | A | 428 | 106.2 | -61.6% |
| Property Crime | 112.2 | B | 493 | 163.6 | -31.4% |
| Burglary | 20.4 | B | 58 | 24.0 | -15.1% |
| Larceny | 71.4 | A | 405 | 116.4 | -38.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.4 | C | 28 | 22.2 | -8.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baroda-Lake Township | 0 miles | B 93.8 | A 46.9 | Violent: 129.8% higher Property: 58.2% lower |
| Benton Harbor | 0 miles | F 484.7 | F 360.7 | Violent: 1088.1% higher Property: 221.5% higher |
| Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township | 0 miles | A 55.0 | A 65.9 | Violent: 34.7% higher Property: 41.2% lower |
| Bridgman | 0 miles | F 194.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 377.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Eau Claire | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |