Traverse City, MI Crime


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Traverse City, Michigan may be known as a charming and picturesque tourist destination, but it is not immune to crime. According to recent statistics, the city has a violent crime rate of 26.5, which is slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes violent offenses such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, property crime is also a concern in Traverse City, with a rate of 30.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. Despite efforts from law enforcement and community leaders, crime remains a prevalent issue in Traverse City, making it important for residents and visitors alike to take precautions and be aware of their surroundings.

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

Traverse City violent crime is 26.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Traverse City property crime is 30.4. (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
Traverse City, MI Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000276.2072.319.7184.24202.8328.93676.7197.3
2001246.4061.66.81784894.2561.34148.1184.8
20022790346.8238.24021.5353.83477.1190.5
2003296.3082.734.5179.23528.4351.53025.3151.6
2004268.7055.127.61862969.8351.42480.5137.8
2005406.3089.513.83032899.4268.62513.8117.1
2006317.7082.913.82213315.6476.62687152
2007277.7076.427.8173.53484.7423.42977.983.3
2009222.5055.634.8132.13573.2451.93065.755.6
2010264.17.171.450135.63304.3456.82754.892.8
2014304.56.646.319.9231.71840.5225.11575.639.7
2015409.66.6105.719.8277.52107.4290.71744.172.7
2016430.50123.926.1280.52048.3293.51676.578.3
2017557.16.4108.96.4435.41895.4256.11549.689.6
2018473.40140.825.6307.11618.7172.71401.244.8
2019418.51995.125.42791464.6171.2124944.4

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Property
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Beautiful, clean, surrounded by some of the most beautiful and unpolluted nature in the nation, interesting residents from all over the world, an open-minded liberal  More

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Sorry I moved here homes overpriced, local people are rude. Too many rambo type personalities, pickup trucks and illiteracy Fun for about a week. Restaurants are  More

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Left in '78. Should have left sooner. If you are a snob and think you're better than any one else then maybe you can get a job teaching here. Hated it as a kid and come  More

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