Zip 48197 (Ypsilanti, MI) Crime

The city of Ypsilanti, MI (zip code 48197) has a higher than average rate of violent crime when compared to the national average. Specifically, the violent crime rate in Ypsilanti is 38, substantially higher than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, property crime is also higher in Ypsilanti; 44.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. This suggests that residents of Ypsilanti must take extra precautions to ensure their safety and security when living or visiting the area.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Ypsilanti (zip 48197) violent crime is 38.0. (The US average is 22.7)

Ypsilanti (zip 48197) property crime is 44.1. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: The city of Ypsilanti, Michigan does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Canton charter, Michigan. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Canton charter, Michigan. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Ypsilanti, MI Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	832.1	13	69.3	225.4	524.4	4957.7	996.7	3328.3	632.7
2001	1036.5	17.8	84.5	311.4	622.8	5467.1	1250	3460.9	756.2
2002	809.2	4.4	84	199	521.8	4943.8	1194	3126.4	623.5
2003	860.9	0	96.1	249.1	515.7	5248.4	1245.5	3343.1	659.9
2004	926.2	4.4	97.5	261.5	562.8	4830.5	1037	2964.8	828.7
2005	1111	22.5	81	287.9	719.7	5546.1	1254.9	3593.9	697.2
2006	1276.5	18.4	59.7	349	849.5	5951	1639.3	3733.1	578.6
2007	1559.6	4.6	101.5	369.1	1084.3	5311	1679.6	3174.6	456.8
2008	1309.4	13.8	59.7	340	895.9	4704.6	1277.2	2981.7	445.6
2009	926.6	4.7	112.3	191.9	617.7	3935.6	1375.8	2255.6	304.2
2010	1021.4	0	75.3	254.2	691.9	4485.8	1463.9	2626.5	395.4
2011	834.2	5.1	87.5	200.8	540.7	4176.1	1369.7	2564.4	242
2012	872	10.2	96.9	209.1	555.8	4936.3	1902.1	2840.4	193.8
2013	828.4	15.2	111.8	172.8	528.5	3410.1	1128.2	2073.5	208.4
2014	824.1	10	140.7	190.9	482.4	3437	979.9	2251.1	206
2015	940.2	14.8	108.9	212.8	603.7	3196.8	781.9	2266.4	148.5
2016	754.3	0	104.9	209.8	439.6	2647.5	539.5	1918.2	189.8
2017	865.2	9.4	150.5	174	531.3	2849.5	634.8	2012.5	202.2
2018	873.3	18.8	150.2	169	535.3	2873.5	755.9	1906.3	211.3
2019	1019.9	9.4	122.8	122.8	764.9	3475.3	561.9	2611.2	302.2

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Ypsilanti, MI	1,019.9	3,475.3	21,178	2	2019
Pittsfield charter, MI	175.1	1,595.8	36,091	4	2019
Ann Arbor, MI	251.4	1,728.3	113,660	6	2019
Van Buren charter, MI	282.7	2,046.4	28,294	8	2019
Belleville, MI	309.8	1,213.5	4,042	8	2019
Saline, MI	63.6	657.4	9,068	8	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Canton charter, MI	128.5	1,162.7	77,226	10	2019
Westland, MI	376.9	1,446.4	81,444	15	2019
Livonia, MI	178.3	1,506.8	92,329	18	2019
Taylor, MI	620.5	2,275.0	60,882	19	2019
Dearborn Heights, MI	410.0	1,578.5	49,674	19	2019
Novi, MI	77.8	833.1	44,972	19	2019

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John · Ypsilanti, MI

Shifting Economy

Over 17 years ago

The economy here is making a huge shift, and the many thousands of people who made good livings working in the automotive industry are the ones suffering, wreaking havoc More

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Victoria · Ypsilanti, MI

North Park Neighborhood in Ypsilanti

Over 18 years ago

Very nice community to live in. Neighbors interact with each other. This community of older homes $120,000 to $270,000 has a Community Garden, Senior Center, pool, and More

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