Big Rapids, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Big Rapids_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	145	n/a (estimate)	1,819	1,813	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.2	5.0
Rape	4	n/a	50.2	56.5	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	31.3	60.6
Assault	25	n/a	313.6	341.3	256.1
Violent crime	29	n/a (estimate)	364	434	359
Burglary	11	n/a	138.0	184.2	229.2
Theft	100	n/a	1,254.6	963.6	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	62.7	231.0	258.8
Property crime	116	n/a (estimate)	1,455	1,379	1,760

Big Rapids crime map

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)	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	96	305	400
Evart, MI	1,673	202	640	842
White Cloud, MI	1,192	212	674	886
Reed City, MI	2,033	474	1,619	2,093
Hersey, MI	308	538	1,708	2,246
Mecosta, MI	527	586	1,862	2,448
Stanwood, MI	187	592	1,883	2,475
Big Rapids, MI	10,358	364	1,455	1,819

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Moss Bluff, LA	10,352	314	1,388	1,703
Columbia, PA	10,369	297	2,030	2,326
Fife, WA	10,345	1,018	5,918	6,936
Miami Shores, FL	10,372	253	3,686	3,939
Progress Village, FL	10,373	225	1,198	1,423
Big Rapids, MI	10,358	364	1,455	1,819

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.