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Is Auburn Hills, Michigan Safe?

Population 25,925 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,925, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Auburn Hills earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,563 per 100K.

Auburn Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAuburn HillsMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate267.9330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2029.82014.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate155.0--268.2
Theft Rate1563.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate366.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

268/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2030/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Auburn Hills

Violent crime in Auburn Hills is below the national average. The rate of 267.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2029.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,563 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Auburn Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault155
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary394
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,563
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft366
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Auburn Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn Hills
267.9
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn Hills
2029.8
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Auburn Hills Safety

Is Auburn Hills safe?
Not especially. Auburn Hills earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Auburn Hills?
229.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 267.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2029.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Auburn Hills safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Auburn Hills's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,563 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Auburn Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Auburn Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Auburn Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Auburn Hills?
No. Crime in Auburn Hills has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Auburn Hills compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Auburn Hills ranks behind about 73% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Auburn Hills 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 Auburn Hills?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.8 per-thousand rate put Auburn Hills below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 268 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Auburn Hills?
267.9 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (155), robbery (38), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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