Muskegon, MI Crime


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The crime rate in Muskegon, MI is significantly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Muskegon, MI is 38.7, which is nearly double the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Muskegon, MI is 65.5 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Muskegon are at a much higher risk of experiencing violent and property crimes than other areas in the US. It is important for inhabitants and visitors to be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate safety precautions when traveling to this area or living within it.

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

Muskegon violent crime is 38.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Muskegon property crime is 65.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Muskegon, MI Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000959.72.570.5206.6680.17909.515975234.41078.1
20011069.12.5148.8203.4714.47381.71391.55407.3582.9
200211499.9143204.7791.57436.41161.35264.21010.9
2003839.52.5131.5121.4584.16652.81208.74898546.2
20041128.82.5157.7175.2793.47238.31346.55296.1595.7
20051160.47.5142.5247.6762.77044.81307.95141.7595.2
20061122.62.5130.6253.6735.86707.71137.65143.1426.9
2007983.3088.5194.6700.25692.310014279.4412
2008976.62.591.6256.9625.760201439.54216.8363.7
2009793.32.561246.6483.15866.21383.34210.8272.1
2010955.52.6118.5231.8602.65753.41359.84143.8249.8
2011948.61388.6224.1622.85621.31524.53909.1187.6
2013886.68.2128.2191559.253741770.43442.6160.9
2014825.15.464.9186.7568.14772.21198.53295.1278.6
2015723.22.670.2166.5483.84195.98483085.2262.7
2016710.213101.5161.3434.43818.7741.42845.8231.5
2017596.77.875.6143.33705365.51029.33822.8513.4
2018642.618.4102.381.3440.74503.68423215.7445.9
2019828.421.572.6123.7610.63477.9677.82450.4349.7

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Muskegon Heights, MI2,164.85,076.011,59622019
North Muskegon, MI52.71,343.24,07722019
Roosevelt Park, MI79.16,696.53,93422019
Muskegon charter, MI250.92,754.117,84232019
Norton Shores, MI149.81,931.022,78142019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Muskegon Heights, MI2,164.85,076.011,59622019
Muskegon charter, MI250.92,754.117,84232019
Norton Shores, MI149.81,931.022,78142019
Spring Lake township, MI75.31,412.25,462112013
Grand Haven, MI251.01,550.912,039122019

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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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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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