Grand Rapids, MI Crime


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Grand Rapids, Michigan has unfortunately seen a rise in crime in recent years, with the city reporting a violent crime rate of 36.7, compared to the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, property crime in Grand Rapids has also been a major concern, with a rate of 36.7, just slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. As a result of these statistics, residents of Grand Rapids are facing a heightened risk of becoming victims of crime. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Grand Rapids violent crime is 36.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Grand Rapids property crime is 36.7. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Grand Rapids, MI Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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East Grand Rapids, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
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Walker, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019
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Lansing, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock582019
South Bend, IN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock942019
Ann Arbor, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1092019
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I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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