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Is Clawson, Michigan Safe?

Population 11,312 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Clawson is a smaller community of 11,312 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,628 per 100K.

Clawson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClawsonMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate400.9330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1866.62014.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1628.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate467.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

401/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1867/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clawson

Violent crime in Clawson is close to the national average. The rate of 400.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1866.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,628 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clawson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary326
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,628
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft467
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clawson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clawson
400.9
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clawson
1866.6
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clawson Safety

Is Clawson safe?
Not especially. Clawson earns a C with a crime rate of 226.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Clawson?
226.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 400.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1866.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clawson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clawson's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,628 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clawson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clawson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clawson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clawson?
Crime rates have held steady in Clawson, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Clawson compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Clawson ranks behind about 76% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Clawson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Clawson?
Bad. A C grade and 226.8 per-thousand rate put Clawson below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 401 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clawson?
400.9 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (64), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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