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Is Farmington Hills, Michigan Safe?

Population 83,291 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Farmington Hills runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,702 per 100K.

Farmington Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFarmington HillsMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate237.9330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2472.02014.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate174.0--268.2
Theft Rate1702.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate317.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

271 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

238/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2472/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Farmington Hills

Violent crime in Farmington Hills is below the national average. The rate of 237.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2472.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,702 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Farmington Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault174
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary357
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,702
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft317
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Farmington Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington Hills
237.9
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington Hills
2472.0
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Farmington Hills Safety

Is Farmington Hills safe?
Not especially. Farmington Hills earns a D with a crime rate of 271 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Farmington Hills?
271 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 237.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2472.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Farmington Hills safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Farmington Hills's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,702 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Farmington Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Farmington Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Farmington Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Farmington Hills?
Crime rates have held steady in Farmington Hills, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Farmington Hills compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Farmington Hills ranks behind about 80% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills?
Bad. A D grade and 271 per-thousand rate put Farmington Hills below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 238 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Farmington Hills?
237.9 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (174), robbery (33), 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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