Portage, MI crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a C rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (54.9% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 649 total incidents, Portage shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Portage demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2665560, a total of 649 incidents were recorded. Property crime constitutes the largest portion of offenses, with a total count of 356. Within this category, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 313 incidents, followed by stolen property offenses at 17 incidents. Burglary/breaking & entering and destruction/damage/vandalism of property each account for 6 and 10 incidents respectively, while motor vehicle theft accounts for 10 incidents. Assault is the second most frequent main category, with 261 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 4 incidents, further broken down into 3 kidnapping/abduction incidents and 1 sex offense. Robbery is also a relatively low-frequency crime, with only 3 incidents recorded. The "others" category accounts for 25 incidents, with fraud offenses being the most common at 17 incidents, followed by embezzlement at 4 incidents, and arson and counterfeiting/forgery each at 2 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US2665560, the population of that area, and the median income. With this information, we could calculate the crime rate per 100k population, estimate a safety score and grade, and determine the violent and property crime rates. Furthermore, zip code data and a crime map would offer a more granular understanding of crime distribution. Without this contextual data, the insights are limited to the relative frequencies of different crime categories.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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