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Violent Crime is on the Rise in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Has a Serious Crime Problem
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Shootings increased 540% from 2015 to 2020 (1)
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There were 38 murders in 2020, a 422% increase from 2018 (2)
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1,200 aggravated assaults cases in 2020, 200 more cases than in 2019 (3)
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317 business-related burglaries in 2020, almost double the number recorded in 2019 (3)
2022 By the Numbers
(As of 8/31)
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Murders have increased 60% since 2021 (3)
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There has been a 62% increase in weapon law violations since 2019 (3)
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Aggravated assault has increased 15.6% since 2021 (3)
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There have been 965 motor vehicle thefts in 2022, a 54% increase from 2021 (3)
Further Reading/Additional Information
1. GRPD Crime and Staffing Update to City Commission (8/24/21)
2. GRPD City Commission Update (7/27/21)
3. City of Grand Rapids Police Metric Dashboard (grandrapidsmi.gov)
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