Watervliet, Michigan Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 1,645
Key Insights
- →Watervliet has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 547.1 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 48.9% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 10% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.90 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
547.1
+48.9% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
607.9
10 total
vs National Avg
↑ 52%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 9
Murder0
Rape2
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault7
Property Crime: 10
Burglary2
Larceny-Theft7
Motor Vehicle Theft1
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,645 | 9 | 547.1 | 0 | 10 | 607.9 |
| 2023 | 1,633 | 6 | 367.4 | 0 | 15 | 918.6 |
| 2022 | 1,635 | 4 | 244.6 | 0 | 22 | 1345.6 |
| 2021 | 1,627 | 6 | 368.8 | 0 | 16 | 983.4 |
| 2020 | 1,639 | 2 | 122.0 | 0 | 20 | 1220.3 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
D
Safety Grade for Watervliet
Based on violent crime rate of 547.1 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 10% of cities
Similar Cities
Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):
National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.