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

27,301

Daily Average

~151

Violent Crimes

2,796

10.2%

Property Crime

3,282

12.0%

Last 30 Days

894

With Weapon

27,301

Most Common Crimes in Grand Rapids

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

9Field Contact818

10Failure to Appear (Warrant)817

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.