West Branch township, located in Marquette County, MI, has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to research, the township's violent crime rate is 14.9, while the US average is 22.7. However, the property crime rate in West Branch township is slightly higher at 32.8, compared to the national average of 35.4. This may be attributed to the township's rural nature and lower population density, making it a more attractive target for property crimes. Despite this, West Branch township still boasts a relatively safe community with a lower overall crime rate. This provides a sense of security for its residents, including myself, as we can enjoy the peaceful surroundings while also being vigilant in protecting our property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
West Branch township (Marquette County) violent crime is 14.9. (The US average is 22.7)
West Branch township (Marquette County) property crime is 32.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of West Branch township (Marquette County), Michigan does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Chocolay charter, Michigan. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Chocolay charter, Michigan. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.