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Is Cadillac, Michigan Safe?

Population 10,438 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,438, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cadillac earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,398 per 100K.

Cadillac Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCadillacMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate229.1330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1889.82014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate161.0--268.2
Theft Rate1398.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate419.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

229/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1890/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cadillac

Violent crime in Cadillac is below the national average. The rate of 229.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1889.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,398 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cadillac Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault161
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary298
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,398
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft419
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cadillac Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cadillac
229.1
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cadillac
1889.8
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cadillac Safety

Is Cadillac safe?
Not especially. Cadillac earns a C with a crime rate of 211.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cadillac?
211.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 229.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1889.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cadillac safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Cadillac 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 Cadillac?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cadillac generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cadillac police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cadillac?
Crime rates have held steady in Cadillac, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Cadillac compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Cadillac ranks behind about 68% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Cadillac to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Cadillac?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Cadillac?
229.1 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (161), robbery (50), and murder (3.0) 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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