East Lansing, MI has experienced a relatively low rate of crime in comparison to the United States average. According to background information, the city's violent crime rate is 11.9, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This statistic suggests that East Lansing is a relatively safe place to live in terms of violent crime. However, property crime remains a concern with a rate of 24.7, just slightly below the national average of 35.4. Despite this, the city has seen a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years, thanks to efforts from local law enforcement and community initiatives. Overall, East Lansing is a relatively safe community, but as with any city, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
East Lansing violent crime is 11.9. (The US average is 22.7)
East Lansing property crime is 24.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.