The Kalamazoo-Portage, MI Metro Area has seen a rise in both violent and property crime in recent years. According to statistics, the area's violent crime rate is 27.6, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Kalamazoo-Portage is 39.1, surpassing the US average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. These numbers are concerning for residents and officials alike, as they demonstrate a trend of crime in the area. It is important for law enforcement and community members to work together to address and prevent further crime in the Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area violent crime is 27.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area property crime is 39.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Kalamazoo-Portage, Michigan does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.