Byron Center, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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71%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

59%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

74%

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.

Byron Center 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 Byron Center 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 Byron Center 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 Byron Center crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Byron Center_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	652 (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)	149 (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)	503 (estimate)	1,547	1,917

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Byron Center crime map

The Byron Center crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Byron Center 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 Byron Center crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Byron Center 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

Byron Center crime rates are 71% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Byron Center are 59% lower than the national average
In Byron Center you have a 1 in 154 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Byron Center is safer than 61% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Byron Center has decreased by 28%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Byron Center

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Byron Center is 1 in 673

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Byron Center is 1 in 199

The chance of being a victim of crime in Byron Center is 1 in 154

Year Over Year Crime In Byron Center (per 100,000 people)

Byron Center police department

Item	Byron Center	Michigan	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	10,515	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.1	3.3

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}
Caledonia, MI	1,442	78	263	340
Zeeland, MI	5,540	89	584	673
Forest Hills, MI	28,690	197	668	866
Middleville, MI	3,447	208	703	911
Wayland, MI	4,227	297	1,007	1,304
Hudsonville, MI	7,353	327	1,106	1,433
Jenison, MI	17,851	340	1,150	1,490
Byron Center, MI	6,653	149	503	652

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Gunnison, CO	6,653	434	2,606	3,040
Ellettsville, IN	6,650	218	1,013	1,231
Carbondale, CO	6,658	134	550	684
Ambridge, PA	6,660	1,080	1,701	2,781
Conley, GA	6,645	395	2,047	2,443
Byron Center, MI	6,653	149	503	652

Source: The Byron Center, 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.