Is Grand Rapids, MI Safe?

Is Grand Rapids safe to live in or visit? Comprehensive 2026 safety analysis with crime data, safe neighborhoods, and areas to be aware of. Based on official GRPD data.

Total Incidents

31,458

Daily Average

~148

Violent Crimes

3,275

10.4%

Property Crime

3,684

11.7%

Last 30 Days

2,399

With Weapon

31,458

Most Common Crimes in Grand Rapids

1Welfare Check2,303

2Domestic Disturbance2,087

3Simple Assault2,031

4Disturbance - Person1,393

5Arrest For Other Jurisdictions1,173

6Medical Emergency/Assist1,065

7Assist Other Agency1,038

8Trouble With A Person999

9Field Contact980

10Failure to Appear (Warrant)942

Crime by Neighborhood

Downtown / Heartside0 total0 violent West Side0 total0 violent West Grand / John Ball0 total0 violent Roosevelt Park / Grandville Ave0 total0 violent South Division0 total0 violent Garfield Park / Burton Heights0 total0 violent Southeast / MLK Park0 total0 violent East Hills / Eastown0 total0 violent Heritage Hill / Cherry Hill0 total0 violent Creston / Belknap0 total0 violent North Quarter / Monroe North0 total0 violent Northeast / Plainfield0 total0 violent

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All data sourced from Grand Rapids Police Department public records. Updated periodically.