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Is Allen Park, Michigan Safe?

Population 27,445 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 27,445, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Allen Park earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,604 per 100K.

Allen Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAllen ParkMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate416.3330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1937.32014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate334.0--268.2
Theft Rate1604.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate268.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

235.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

416/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1937/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Allen Park

Violent crime in Allen Park is close to the national average. The rate of 416.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1937.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,604 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 334 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Allen Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault334
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary284
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,604
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft268
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Allen Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Allen Park
416.3
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Allen Park
1937.3
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Allen Park Safety

Is Allen Park safe?
Not especially. Allen Park earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Allen Park?
235.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 416.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1937.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Allen Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Allen Park's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,604 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Allen Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Allen Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Allen Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Allen Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Allen Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Allen Park compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Allen Park ranks behind about 76% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Allen Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Allen Park?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.4 per-thousand rate put Allen Park below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 416 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Allen Park?
416.3 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (334), robbery (69), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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