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Is Alpena, Michigan Safe?

Population 10,088 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Alpena is a smaller community of 10,088 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 200.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,374 per 100K.

Alpena Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlpenaMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate236.3330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1770.12014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate1374.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate437.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

236/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1770/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alpena

Violent crime in Alpena is below the national average. The rate of 236.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1770.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,374 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alpena Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary224
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,374
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft437
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Alpena Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alpena
236.3
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alpena
1770.1
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Alpena Safety

Is Alpena safe?
It depends on where in Alpena you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Alpena?
200.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 236.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1770.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alpena safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Alpena has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alpena?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alpena generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alpena police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alpena?
No. Crime in Alpena has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Alpena compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Alpena ranks behind about 66% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Alpena to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Alpena?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Alpena?
236.3 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (30), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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