Crime in Sparta, MI

Village · Kent County · northwest of Grand Rapids

Population: ~4,400

Crime data and safety information for Sparta, MI — a village in northwestern Kent County known for agriculture and small-town living.

About This Data

Our crime data currently covers the City of Grand Rapids via official GRPD reports.Sparta is northwest of Grand Rapids and is part of the greater Grand Rapids metro area in Kent County. The statistics below show Grand Rapids city crime data to provide regional context for Sparta residents.

Grand Rapids Metro Crime Overview

GR City Incidents

27,301

~151/day

Violent Crimes

2,796

10.2%

Property Crime

3,282

12.0%

Data Period

181

days tracked

Most Common Crimes Near Sparta

1Welfare Check1,943

2Domestic Disturbance1,827

3Simple Assault1,743

4Disturbance - Person1,080

5Arrest For Other Jurisdictions1,024

6Trouble With A Person999

7Medical Emergency/Assist930

8Assist Other Agency853

Nearby Grand Rapids Neighborhoods

Downtown / Heartside

West Grand / John Ball

Roosevelt Park / Grandville Ave

Garfield Park / Burton Heights

Southeast / MLK Park

East Hills / Eastown

Heritage Hill / Cherry Hill

Creston / Belknap

North Quarter / Monroe North

Northeast / Plainfield

Safety Resources for Sparta Residents

Emergency: 911
Kent County Sheriff: (616) 632-6100
GRPD Non-Emergency: (616) 456-3400
Silent Observer (Anonymous Tips): (616) 774-2345

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Other Kent County Areas

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Crime data from Grand Rapids Police Department. Sparta data represents the broader GR metro area context.