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Accessing public records in Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Kent County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Kent County Sheriff's Office and Grand Rapids Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are Kentwood and Muskegon.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Grand Rapids residents.

Michigan Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names. They also handle vehicle registrations and driver's licenses.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Michigan Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Michigan Department of State Police: Provides access to criminal records, including background checks, arrest records, and criminal history information.

Michigan Department of Education: Offers access to educational records, including information on schools, districts, and educational statistics.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Kent County include State Police: Kent County, Grand Rapids Community College and Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Complete public record stats in Grand Rapids, MI

Crime rates in Grand Rapids, MI

Primary law enforecment agencies in Grand Rapids

Name Type County City
Kent County Sheriff's Office County Kent
Grand Rapids Police Department City Kent Grand Rapids
On average, overall crime occurs 73% more than the national average and is solved 14% of the time. In Grand Rapids, Arson is committed at a per capita rate (25.5 / 100k residents) which is 134% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Arson occurred 50.4 times per year. And the least common crime is Burglary but is still committed 20% more than the national average. And is solved 8.48% of the time.

Reporting Agency: Grand Rapids Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 615.4 | Last Year Count: 1453 | 5-Year Average Count: 1217.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 22.83%
Grand Rapids's per capita rate is 129% higher than national rate.

+129%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 856.2 | Last Year Count: 1926 | 5-Year Average Count: 1694 | Solved (5yr ave): 19.66%
Grand Rapids's per capita rate is 125% higher than national rate.

+125%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 149.8 | Last Year Count: 267 | 5-Year Average Count: 296.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 10.26%
Grand Rapids's per capita rate is 84% higher than national rate.

+84%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 25.5 | Last Year Count: 58 | 5-Year Average Count: 50.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 15.08%
Grand Rapids's per capita rate is 134% higher than national rate.

+134%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 8.2 | Last Year Count: 19 | 5-Year Average Count: 16.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 29.63%
Grand Rapids's per capita rate is 30% higher than national rate.

+30%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 324.4 | Last Year Count: 546 | 5-Year Average Count: 641.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 8.48%
Grand Rapids's per capita rate is 20% higher than national rate.

+20%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 406.3 | Last Year Count: 1472 | 5-Year Average Count: 803.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 9.31%
Grand Rapids's per capita rate is 44% higher than national rate.

+44%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 1755.9 | Last Year Count: 3894 | 5-Year Average Count: 3474.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 5.61%
Grand Rapids's per capita rate is 25% higher than national rate.

+25%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 82.8 | Last Year Count: 139 | 5-Year Average Count: 163.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 12.09%
Grand Rapids's per capita rate is 107% higher than national rate.

+107%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 2486.5 | Last Year Count: 5912 | 5-Year Average Count: 4919.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 6.59%
Grand Rapids's per capita rate is 27% higher than national rate.

+27%

Income distribution in Grand Rapids, MI

The household income level of $5,000 To $10,000 is 52% more common than the national average, making up 3.7% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -54% less common than the national average, making up 8% of the population in Grand Rapids.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Grand Rapids is 20.81% higher than National Ave.)

3.8%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Grand Rapids is 52.46% higher than National Ave.)

3.7%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Grand Rapids is 29.26% higher than National Ave.)

5%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Grand Rapids is 31.73% higher than National Ave.)

4.8%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Grand Rapids is 30.26% higher than National Ave.)

5%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Grand Rapids is 3.89% higher than National Ave.)

8.1%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Grand Rapids is 30.18% higher than National Ave.)

14.1%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Grand Rapids is 19.44% higher than National Ave.)

19%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Grand Rapids is 16.04% higher than National Ave.)

14.1%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Grand Rapids is -8.86% less than National Ave.)

14.3%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Grand Rapids is -54.49% less than National Ave.)

8%

Education levels in Grand Rapids, MI

Colleges in Kent County

Name Type
Grand Rapids Community College University or College
The education level of Bachelors is 24% more common than the national average, making up 25.6% of the population. And the education level of Stem Degree is -8% less common than the national average, making up 38.9% of the population in Grand Rapids.

Less Than Highschool (Grand Rapids is 4.09% higher than National Ave.)

11.3%

Highschool (Grand Rapids is -8.9% less than National Ave.)

22.2%

Some College (Grand Rapids is 2.13% higher than National Ave.)

27.7%

Bachelors (Grand Rapids is 24.79% higher than National Ave.)

25.6%

Graduate Degree (Grand Rapids is -1.27% less than National Ave.)

13.2%

College Or Above (Grand Rapids is 14.51% higher than National Ave.)

38.8%

Stem Degree (Grand Rapids is -8.48% less than National Ave.)

38.9%

Socioeconimics in Grand Rapids, MI

In Grand Rapids, the Poverty percent is 48% higher than the national average, making up 18.6% of the population. And Limited English percent is -29% lower than the national average, making up 3.7% of the population.

Married (Grand Rapids is -14.62% less than National Ave.)

38.1%

Divorced (Grand Rapids is -4.24% less than National Ave.)

11.7%

Never Married (Grand Rapids is 32.86% higher than National Ave.)

45.3%

Widowed (Grand Rapids is -7.42% less than National Ave.)

4.9%

Home Ownership (Grand Rapids is -6.59% less than National Ave.)

55.5%

Rent Burden (Grand Rapids is 5.11% higher than National Ave.)

31.5%

Labor Force Participation (Grand Rapids is 9.63% higher than National Ave.)

68.4%

Unemployment Rate (Grand Rapids is 10.27% higher than National Ave.)

6.2%

Disabled (Grand Rapids is -2.42% less than National Ave.)

11.7%

Poverty (Grand Rapids is 48.12% higher than National Ave.)

18.6%

Limited English (Grand Rapids is -29.46% less than National Ave.)

3.7%

Commute Time (Grand Rapids is -25.49% less than National Ave.)

19.2%

Health Uninsured (Grand Rapids is 2.18% higher than National Ave.)

8.4%

Demograhics in Grand Rapids, MI

White (Grand Rapids is 1.3% higher than National Ave.)

64%

Black (Grand Rapids is 44.96% higher than National Ave.)

18.4%

Hispanic (Grand Rapids is -19.06% less than National Ave.)

15.7%

Multiple (Grand Rapids is 31.74% higher than National Ave.)

9.4%

Other (Grand Rapids is -14.91% less than National Ave.)

5.1%

Asian (Grand Rapids is -55.51% less than National Ave.)

2.8%

Native (Grand Rapids is -45.9% less than National Ave.)

0.4%

Pacific (Grand Rapids is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Grand Rapids, MI

Age Under 10 (Grand Rapids is 10.78% higher than National Ave.)

13%

Age 10 To 19 (Grand Rapids is -0.87% less than National Ave.)

12.6%

Age 20s (Grand Rapids is 55.36% higher than National Ave.)

21.2%

Age 30s (Grand Rapids is 15.93% higher than National Ave.)

15.5%

Age 40s (Grand Rapids is -16.82% less than National Ave.)

10%

Age 50s (Grand Rapids is -15.72% less than National Ave.)

10.4%

Age 60s (Grand Rapids is -21.11% less than National Ave.)

8.6%

Age 70s (Grand Rapids is -14.04% less than National Ave.)

5.6%

Age Over 80 (Grand Rapids is -20.69% less than National Ave.)

2.9%

General info in Grand Rapids, MI

County Name Kent
Population 604,311
Population Proper 197,858
Density 1719.6
Age Median 31.50 (Grand Rapids is -14.69% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.19 (Grand Rapids is 1.5% higher than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 58.30 (Grand Rapids is 11.56% higher than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 29,440.00 (Grand Rapids is -17.82% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 167,753.00 (Grand Rapids is -47.12% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 1,013.00 (Grand Rapids is -18.06% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 31.50 (Grand Rapids is 5.11% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Grand Rapids and Kent County

Name Type County City
State Police: Kent County State Police Kent
Kent County Sheriff's Office County Kent
East Grand Rapids Police Department City Kent East Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Community College University or College Kent
Grand Rapids Police Department City Kent Grand Rapids
Grandville Police Department City Kent Grandville
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Other Kent
Lowell Police Department City Kent Lowell
Rockford Police Department City Kent Rockford
Sparta Police Department City Kent Sparta
Walker Police Department City Kent Walker
Wyoming Police Department City Kent Wyoming
Kentwood Police Department City Kent Kentwood

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