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14%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
1%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
17%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleBig Rapids/100k peopleMichigan/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime145n/a (estimate)1,8191,8132,119
Murder0n/a0.05.25.0
Rape4n/a50.256.537.5
Robbery0n/a0.031.360.6
Assault25n/a313.6341.3256.1
Violent crime29n/a (estimate)364434359
Burglary11n/a138.0184.2229.2
Theft100n/a1,254.6963.61,272.1
Vehicle theft5n/a62.7231.0258.8
Property crime116n/a (estimate)1,4551,3791,760

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The Big Rapids crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Big Rapids as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Big Rapids crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Big Rapids crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Big Rapids crime rates are 14% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Big Rapids are 1% higher than the national average
      • In Big Rapids you have a 1 in 55 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Big Rapids is safer than 14% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Big Rapids has decreased by 28%

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        Daily Crime In Big Rapids (per 100,000 people)

        The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Big Rapids for every 100,000 residents. The Big Rapids total amount of daily crime is 1.00 times more than the Michigan average and 1.16 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Big Rapids, is 1.19 times less than the Michigan average, and it is 1.01 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Big Rapids has a daily crime average that is 1.06 times more than the Michigan average and 1.21 times less than the daily national rate.

        How Safe is Big Rapids (higher is better)

        Are people any safer living in Big Rapids in comparison to other Michigan communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Big Rapids safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Big Rapids being safer than 12% of cities in Michigan and 14% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Michigan cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Big Rapids. In conclusion, Big Rapids ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Big Rapids

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Big Rapids is 1 in 275
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Big Rapids is 1 in 69
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Big Rapids is 1 in 55
        Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Big Rapids? In Big Rapids, you have a 1 in 275 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 69. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Big Rapids, MI is 1 in 55.

        Year Over Year Crime In Big Rapids (per 100,000 people)

        The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Big Rapids, MI is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Big Rapids has decreased by 37%, while the property crime rate in Big Rapids has decreased by 25% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Big Rapids has decreased by 28% with regards to total crimes year over year.

        Big Rapids police department

        Item Big Rapids Michigan National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1910,515558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.82.13.3
        There are a total of 19 Big Rapids police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 14.1% less than the Michigan average and 45.4% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Michigan

        State Total offenders Michigan /100K National /100K
        Michigan40,460414266
        There are a total of 40,460 sex offenders in Michigan. This yields a total of 414 sex offenders in Michigan per 100,000 residents which is 56% greater than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Canadian Lakes, MI2,76096305400
        Evart, MI1,673202640842
        White Cloud, MI1,192212674886
        Reed City, MI2,0334741,6192,093
        Hersey, MI3085381,7082,246
        Mecosta, MI5275861,8622,448
        Stanwood, MI1875921,8832,475
        Big Rapids, MI10,3583641,4551,819

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Moss Bluff, LA10,3523141,3881,703
        Columbia, PA10,3692972,0302,326
        Fife, WA10,3451,0185,9186,936
        Miami Shores, FL10,3722533,6863,939
        Progress Village, FL10,3732251,1981,423
        Big Rapids, MI10,3583641,4551,819
        Source: The Big Rapids, MI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.