2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Muskegon, MI vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville has 9% less violent crime than Muskegon.
- Gainesville has 20% less property crime than Muskegon.
 Muskegon, MIGainesville, FLUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock35.422.7
 Property Crime65.5  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Muskegon    6 Reviews

If you like 4 seasons, don't mind snow and cold, love beaches and lake life, like to live near an area that promotes festivals, this may just be for  More

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Over 16 years ago

I grew up in Muskegon and it was a great place to live. However, brain drain is a huge problem and the majority of my friends who went to college never came  More

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The beaches and scenery around Muskegon are beautiful (even during the 9 months a year they're covered in snow), so it's a shame the city has become what it is. Jobs  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Muskegon, MichiganCrime Index
 Twin Lake, MI14.4
 Montague, MI16
 Lakewood Club, MI19.25
 North Muskegon, MI21.1
 Ravenna, MI21.95
 Wolf Lake, MI21.95
 Whitehall, MI23.4
 Norton Shores, MI28.45
 Muskegon, MI52.1
 Roosevelt Park, MI53.25

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