Petoskey, MI Crime


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Petoskey, MI is a small city located in northern Michigan known for its picturesque views and quaint downtown area. However, this peaceful image has been marred by a relatively high rate of crime compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest statistics, Petoskey's violent crime rate stands at 10.9, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is also a major issue in this town, with a rate of 16.8 compared to the US average of 35.4. This context highlights the fact that while Petoskey may have lower levels of violent crime, it still struggles with property crime, making it important for residents and visitors to remain vigilant.

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

Petoskey violent crime is 10.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Petoskey property crime is 16.8. (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
Petoskey, MI Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001229.1065.416.4147.32650.5196.32388.765.4
200265.100065.13497.1601.8287916.3
20031940080.8113.13394.2371.72844.7177.8
2004113.40016.297.23336.6550.72688.797.2
200580.2160064.22920.4304.92535.380.2
2006113.20016.2972717.1339.62361.316.2
2007114.2000114.23002.6277.42611114.2
200899.90016.683.22080.2382.81564.3133.1
2009166.1000166.12092.3232.51843.216.6
201083.7016.70671741.8150.71557.533.5
201188.2017.6070.61835.53001517.817.6
201270.2017.5052.61456.1157.91228.170.2
201317.500017.51345.7244.71031.169.9
2014103.8034.6069.2917.1138.4744.134.6
201586.9017.4069.5469121.6347.40
2016157034.90122.1959.7174.569887.2
201786.7034.7052884.8104.1780.70
2018191.9052.30139.5924.569.8784.969.8
201934.80017.417.4522139.2365.417.4

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Harbor Springs, MI82.8496.71,20852019
Boyne City, MI346.5693.03,749112019
Charlevoix, MI400.31,441.22,520152019
Tuscarora, MI204.51,738.22,934162019
East Jordan, MI170.11,020.82,270172019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Harbor Springs, MI82.8496.71,20852019
Boyne City, MI346.5693.03,749112019
Charlevoix, MI400.31,441.22,520152019
Tuscarora, MI204.51,738.22,934162019
East Jordan, MI170.11,020.82,270172019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

   Crime by Location

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The people in Petoskey are generally pleasant, friendly, and courteous .... even the teenagers in our experience. Petoskey is certainly a physically attractive area in  More

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Petoskey, between Harbor Springs and Charlevoix, is in a trio of small northern Lower Michigan towns that exceeds the charm and sophistication of typical small towns.   More

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Over 5 years ago

My husband and I have lived in Petoskey for 8 years. We have lived in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Virginia and Ohio and by far, Petoskey is our favorite place to live. We  More

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