Bessemer, Michigan has a reputation for being a relatively safe and peaceful town, with a lower than average violent crime rate of 13.3 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime rates in Bessemer are slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 28.8 compared to 35.4. This means that while residents may feel relatively secure in their personal safety, they should still take precautions to protect their belongings. Overall, Bessemer can be considered a safe community, but it is important for individuals to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings to help prevent any potential crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bessemer violent crime is 13.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Bessemer property crime is 28.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bessemer, Michigan does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Ironwood, Michigan. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Ironwood, Michigan. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.