Kentwood, MI Crime


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Kentwood, MI has been struggling with a high crime rate in recent years. According to recent statistics, the city has a violent crime rate of 21.9, which is just slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. In addition, the city also has a property crime rate of 38.8, which is higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These crime rates have caused concern among residents and law enforcement alike, as they strive to make the city a safer place for everyone. With this context in mind, it is clear that addressing crime in Kentwood, MI is an ongoing challenge that requires a multifaceted approach.

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

Kentwood violent crime is 21.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Kentwood property crime is 38.8. (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
Kentwood, MI Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000289.2062.564.81623487571.52769.7145.8
2001272.6057.265.9149.53664.3758.42763.1142.9
2002264.42.248.163.4150.83386.9801.92414.5170.4
2003294.9038.743.1213.13325.9611.42598.3116.2
2004289.54.351.560173.73220.5703.32360.7156.5
2005356.4077.385.9193.23776.6790.12797.6188.9
2006353.62.271.258.2222.14291.1789.23290.6211.3
2007438.5051.374.9312.33717.8793.62774.5149.7
2008588.6058.9142.9386.83607.1704.22749.5153.4
2009388.3014.7109.1264.53370.7774.52401195.2
2010438.42.137.999.1299.33286.2708.22392.4185.5
2011367.8049.3108.9209.62816.9593.82108.1115.1
2013281.946846163.92425.2475.81863.486
2014357.6245.471.1239.12902.2466.22321.4114.6
2015368.5044.878245.72663.4448.52105.8109.2
2016321.81.95263.6204.32830.6398.92264.1167.6
2017327.61.955.646224.22310.5335.31829.6145.6
2018369.8053.670.9245.22107.6350.61628.6128.4
2019309.904438.3227.62125.3325.21626174.1

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
East Grand Rapids, MI33.2822.311,81252019
Wyoming, MI482.31,470.676,29552019
Grand Rapids, MI637.31,907.8197,86862019
Grandville, MI243.43,589.016,07072019
Walker, MI179.62,411.122,088112019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Wyoming, MI482.31,470.676,29552019
Kalamazoo, MI1,235.24,657.278,014422019
Battle Creek, MI937.23,248.861,139452019
Elkhart, IN1,185.03,549.352,545842018
Mishawaka, IN231.25,120.748,723882018

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Over 15 years ago

Love the city, hate the climate. Tough to find a job  More

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cold, freezing winters. however, if you like 4 seasons this is the place to  More

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Over 16 years ago

My husband and I moved to Kentwood after living in West Michigan for 7yrs. through our college years. While we found the cities closer to the coast more conservative  More

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