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Is Escanaba, Michigan Safe?

Population 12,257 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,257, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Escanaba earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,527 per 100K.

Escanaba Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEscanabaMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate319.0330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1974.92014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1527.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate439.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

319/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1975/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Escanaba

Violent crime in Escanaba is close to the national average. The rate of 319.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1974.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,527 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Escanaba Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,527
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft439
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Escanaba Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Escanaba
319.0
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Escanaba
1974.9
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Escanaba Safety

Is Escanaba safe?
Not especially. Escanaba earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.4 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 Escanaba?
229.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 319.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1974.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Escanaba safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Escanaba's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,527 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Escanaba?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Escanaba generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Escanaba police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Escanaba?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Escanaba's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Escanaba compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Escanaba ranks behind about 62% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Escanaba to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Escanaba?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.4 per-thousand rate put Escanaba below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 319 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Escanaba?
319.0 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (71), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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