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Is Farmington, Michigan Safe?

Population 11,409 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,409, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Farmington earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,121 per 100K.

Farmington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFarmingtonMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate311.3330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1669.42014.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1121.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate319.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

311/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1669/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Farmington

Violent crime in Farmington is close to the national average. The rate of 311.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1669.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,121 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Farmington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary197
073% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,121
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft319
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Farmington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington
311.3
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington
1669.4
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Farmington Safety

Is Farmington safe?
It depends on where in Farmington you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Farmington?
198.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 311.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1669.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Farmington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Farmington 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 Farmington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Farmington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Farmington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Farmington?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Farmington's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Farmington compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Farmington ranks behind about 67% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Farmington 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 Farmington?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Farmington?
311.3 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (57), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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