Violent crimes are down in Grand Rapids, but police there say rape investigations are on the rise.
The Grand Rapids Police Department says it's investigated 40 rape cases so far in 2015, compared to 21 this time last year.
Deputy Chief Dave Kiddle says that doesn't necessarily mean more rapes are being committed.
"We've seen better reporting, specifically in juvenile cases,” Kiddle said. “It's not necessarily an indication of an increase, but improved reporting."
Kiddle says in most of the cases reported, the victim knew the suspect.
Police say overall violent crime in Grand Rapids has dropped nearly 10 percent.
