The crime rate in Paw Paw, MI is significantly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Paw Paw is 24.4, which is more than two times higher than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Paw Paw is 55.7, more than double the national average of 35.4. This indicates that there may be a need for increased policing and criminological research in order to better understand why criminal activity is so prevalent in this small town. With proper attention and investment, it is possible that the community can reduce its crime rate to levels comparable with those of other parts of Michigan and nationwide.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Paw Paw violent crime is 24.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Paw Paw property crime is 55.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.