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Is Coldwater, Michigan Safe?

Population 14,216 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Coldwater is a smaller community of 14,216 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 203.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,132 per 100K.

Coldwater Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricColdwaterMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate204.7330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1834.22014.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate163.0--268.2
Theft Rate1132.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate252.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

205/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1834/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coldwater

Violent crime in Coldwater is well below the national average. The rate of 204.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1834.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,132 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Coldwater Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault163
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,132
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft252
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coldwater Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coldwater
204.7
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coldwater
1834.2
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coldwater Safety

Is Coldwater safe?
It depends on where in Coldwater you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Coldwater?
203.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 204.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1834.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coldwater safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Coldwater 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 Coldwater?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coldwater generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coldwater police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coldwater?
No. Crime in Coldwater has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Coldwater compare to other cities in Michigan?
Middle of the pack for Michigan. Coldwater isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among Michigan cities.
How safe is Coldwater to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Coldwater?
Mixed. Violent crime is well 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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Coldwater?
204.7 per 100,000, which is 44% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (163), robbery (38), 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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