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Michigan State has been facing a significant issue with crime, particularly in terms of violence and property-related offenses. According to recent statistics, the state's violent crime rate stands at 25.3%, which is higher than the national average of 22.7%. This means that residents of Michigan are at a higher risk of experiencing violent incidents such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the state's property crime rate is 28.1%, which is lower than the national average of 35.4%. While this may seem like a positive aspect, it still means that Michigan has a higher rate of property crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft compared to the rest of the country. These crime rates highlight the need for increased efforts to address and prevent crime in Michigan State and ensure the safety of its citizens.

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

Michigan violent crime is 25.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Michigan property crime is 28.1. (The US average is 35.4)

 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Alma, MI Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Alma, MI225.61,229.49,37922019
St. Louis, MI281.5830.56,99432019
Shepherd, MI201.5470.11,52582019
Ithaca, MI66.52,160.93,07492009
Breckenridge, MI0.0555.11,354102019
Mount Pleasant, MI189.61,516.926,069142019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Detroit, MI1965.34,302.9899,4471072019
Milwaukee, WI1,332.52,554.8595,6191672019
Chicago, IL943.22,982.62,724,1211872019
Columbus, OH503.43,308.0772,9742522019
Indianapolis, IN1,272.84,129.2759,0662622018
Louisville, KY686.93,891.5677,7103652019

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

   Crime by Location

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Ready to throw in the towel with this state. I would recommend looking elsewhere to move, if that’s what brings you to this forum. Frankly that’s what I am in the  More

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Over 3 years ago

I used to live in Michigan when I was baby until I was about 2 I got moved to NC until in 2012 or 2013 in Kansas until in 2016 I moved back in NC until 2018 I moved in  More

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Over 4 years ago

Michigan is so overrated; Michiganders are in love with this state, and I don’t get it. You can sit and have a two hour conversation about how crappy things are here and  More

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