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Is Burton, Michigan Safe?

Population 29,313 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Burton is a smaller community of 29,313 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 205.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,390 per 100K.

Burton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBurtonMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate261.3330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1794.12014.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate216.0--268.2
Theft Rate1390.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate308.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

261/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1794/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Burton

Violent crime in Burton is below the national average. The rate of 261.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1794.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,390 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Burton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault216
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary238
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,390
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft308
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Burton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burton
261.3
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burton
1794.1
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Burton Safety

Is Burton safe?
Not especially. Burton earns a C with a crime rate of 205.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Burton?
205.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 261.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1794.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Burton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Burton 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 Burton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Burton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Burton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Burton?
No. Crime in Burton has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Burton compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Burton 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 Burton 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 Burton?
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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Burton?
261.3 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (216), robbery (39), and murder (2.0) 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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