Big Rapids, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

11%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

58%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Big Rapids crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Big Rapids crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Big Rapids crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Big Rapids crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Big Rapids_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,525 (estimate)	2,004	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.9	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	58.9	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.9	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	355.5	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	576 (estimate)	457	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	205.2	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,060.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	281.3	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,949 (estimate)	1,547	1,917

Big Rapids crime map

The Big Rapids crime map 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 11% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Big Rapids are 58% higher than the national average
In Big Rapids you have a 1 in 40 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 increased by 806%

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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 174

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Big Rapids is 1 in 52

The chance of being a victim of crime in Big Rapids is 1 in 40

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

Big Rapids police department

Item	Big Rapids	Michigan	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	19	10,515	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	2.1	3.3

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
Michigan	40,460	414	266

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, MI	2,760	101	342	443
Evart, MI	1,673	212	719	931
White Cloud, MI	1,192	223	756	979
Reed City, MI	2,033	632	948	1,580
Hersey, MI	308	566	1,917	2,483
Mecosta, MI	527	617	2,089	2,706
Stanwood, MI	187	624	2,112	2,736
Big Rapids, MI	10,358	576	1,949	2,525

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Moss Bluff, LA	10,352	331	1,590	1,922
Columbia, PA	10,369	305	1,808	2,112
Fife, WA	10,345	1,534	9,885	11,419
Miami Shores, FL	10,372	209	3,563	3,772
Gloucester Point, VA	10,373	241	1,693	1,934
Big Rapids, MI	10,358	576	1,949	2,525

Source: The Big Rapids, MI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.