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Crime & Safety in Benton Harbor, MI

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Benton Harbor has a violent crime rate of 1,939 per 100,000 residents, 410% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,530.5 per 100,000, robbery at 193.9, rape at 183.7. The murder rate is 30.6 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,265 per 100,000, 67% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,020, burglary at 745, vehicle theft at 500 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Benton Harbor receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Benton Harbor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,938.6/100K
410% above US avg
Murder30.6/100K
386% above US avg
Rape183.7/100K
Robbery193.9/100K
Assault1,530.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,265.0/100K
67% above US avg
Burglary744.8/100K
Theft2,020.2/100K
Vehicle Theft500.0/100K
Arson10.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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