Benton Harbor, MI Crime Rates & Map

F

101%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

541%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

14%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Benton Harbor_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	456	n/a (estimate)	4,720	1,839	2,346
Murder	7	n/a	72.5	7.6	6.5
Rape	11	n/a	113.9	60.9	38.4
Robbery	16	n/a	165.6	44.5	73.9
Assault	206	n/a	2,132.5	365.1	279.7
Violent crime	240	n/a (estimate)	2,484	478	388
Burglary	40	n/a	414.1	233.1	314.2
Theft	127	n/a	1,314.7	943.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	49	n/a	507.2	184.5	246.0
Property crime	216	n/a (estimate)	2,236	1,361	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Benton Harbor crime rates are 101% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Benton Harbor are 541% higher than the national average
In Benton Harbor you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Benton Harbor is safer than 3% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Benton Harbor has decreased by 9%

Benton Harbor crime map

The Benton Harbor crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Benton Harbor 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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Daily Crime In Benton Harbor (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Benton Harbor, MI per 100,000 people. In Benton Harbor, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 2.57 times more than the Michigan average and 2.01 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Benton Harbor is 5.20 times more than the Michigan average and 6.41 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Benton Harbor has a daily crime rate that is 1.64 times more than the Michigan average and 1.14 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Benton Harbor (higher is better)

Is Benton Harbor safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Michigan as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Benton Harbor to other cities in the state and across the country, Benton Harbor is 3% safer than other cities of Michigan and 3% safer than other cities in the nation. Benton Harbor has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Benton Harbor

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Benton Harbor is 1 in 41

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Benton Harbor is 1 in 45

The chance of being a victim of crime in Benton Harbor is 1 in 22

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Benton Harbor? In Benton Harbor, MI you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 45 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Benton Harbor.

Year Over Year Crime In Benton Harbor (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Benton Harbor is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Benton Harbor has increased by 28%, while the property crime rate in Benton Harbor has decreased by 32% year over year. The number of total crimes in Benton Harbor has decreased by 9% year over year.

Benton Harbor police department

Item	Benton Harbor	Michigan	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	17	10,515	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	2.1	3.3

There are a total of 17 Benton Harbor police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 18.2% less than the Michigan average and 48% 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}
Eau Claire, MI	612	0	170	170
Stevensville, MI	1,235	157	448	605
Lake Michigan Beach, MI	1,173	178	507	685
Berrien Springs, MI	1,370	195	557	752
Paw Paw Lake, MI	3,725	200	571	771
Coloma, MI	1,672	210	599	809
Bridgman, MI	2,220	137	822	958
Benton Harbor, MI	9,988	2,484	2,236	4,720

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Carroll, IA	9,990	31	1,161	1,192
Clinton, TN	9,993	433	1,949	2,383
Kendallville, IN	9,980	172	1,051	1,223
Bee Ridge, FL	9,998	235	1,084	1,319
Beecher, MI	9,975	671	1,910	2,581
Benton Harbor, MI	9,988	2,484	2,236	4,720

Source: The Benton Harbor, MI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.