Crime & Safety in Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo has a violent crime rate of 1,235 per 100,000 residents, 225% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 843.5 per 100,000, robbery at 236.9, rape at 143.2. The murder rate is 11.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,657 per 100,000, 138% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,314, burglary at 915, vehicle theft at 428 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 31 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Kalamazoo receives a safety grade of F.