Crime & Safety in Kalamazoo, MI

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

Kalamazoo has a violent crime rate of 1,289 per 100,000 residents, 239% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 960.3 per 100,000, robbery at 165.8, rape at 149.3. The murder rate is 13.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,508 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,316, burglary at 623, vehicle theft at 515 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 31 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Kalamazoo receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,289.0/100K
239% above US avg
Murder13.7/100K
117% above US avg
Rape149.3/100K
Robbery165.8/100K
Assault960.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,508.1/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary623.3/100K
Theft2,316.4/100K
Vehicle Theft515.1/100K
Arson53.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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