Crime Rate in Grand Haven: How Does It Compare?
Objective FBI crime statistics, compared to similar-size Michigan cities — reported offenses per 100,000 residents.
In 2024, the most common reported offenses in Grand Haven were larceny / theft (827 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (182 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting — with a comparison to similar-size Michigan cities below.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 827 |
| Aggravated assault | 182 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 82 |
| Rape | 27 |
| Burglary | 27 |
| Arson | 9 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
How Grand Haven compares to similar-size Michigan cities
| City | Population | Violent /100k | Property /100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia | 11,901 | 185 | 555 |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,442 | 61 | 1,084 |
| Grand Haven | 10,997 | 209 | 946 |
| Cadillac | 10,449 | 469 | 2,488 |
| Muskegon Heights | 9,785 | 1,073 | 2,882 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Grand Haven Police Department, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Comparison cities are the nearest in population, ordered by size — not ranked by crime. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
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