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Is Birmingham, Michigan Safe?

Population 21,923 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Birmingham is a smaller community of 21,923 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,792 per 100K.

Birmingham Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBirminghamMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate294.5330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2178.52014.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1792.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate464.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

295/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2179/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Birmingham

Violent crime in Birmingham is below the national average. The rate of 294.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2178.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,792 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Birmingham Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary381
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,792
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft464
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Birmingham Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Birmingham
294.5
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Birmingham
2178.5
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Birmingham Safety

Is Birmingham safe?
Not especially. Birmingham earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Birmingham?
247.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 294.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2178.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Birmingham safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Birmingham's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,792 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Birmingham?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Birmingham generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Birmingham police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Birmingham?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Birmingham's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Birmingham compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Birmingham ranks behind about 80% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Birmingham to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Birmingham?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.3 per-thousand rate put Birmingham below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 295 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Birmingham?
294.5 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (42), and murder (6.0) 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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