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Is Fenton, Michigan Safe?

Population 11,774 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fenton is a smaller community of 11,774 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,206 per 100K.

Fenton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFentonMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate327.6330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1837.32014.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1206.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate186.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

328/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1837/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fenton

Violent crime in Fenton is close to the national average. The rate of 327.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1837.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,206 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fenton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary342
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,206
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft186
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fenton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fenton
327.6
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fenton
1837.3
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fenton Safety

Is Fenton safe?
Not especially. Fenton earns a C with a crime rate of 216.5 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 Fenton?
216.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 327.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1837.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fenton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fenton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,206 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fenton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fenton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fenton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fenton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fenton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Fenton compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Fenton ranks behind about 67% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Fenton 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 Fenton?
Bad. A C grade and 216.5 per-thousand rate put Fenton below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 328 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fenton?
327.6 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (80), and murder (7.0) 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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