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Is Flat Rock, Michigan Safe?

Population 10,218 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Flat Rock is a smaller community of 10,218 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 209.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,552 per 100K.

Flat Rock Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFlat RockMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate208.7330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1884.12014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate165.0--268.2
Theft Rate1552.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate475.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

209/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1884/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Flat Rock

Violent crime in Flat Rock is well below the national average. The rate of 208.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1884.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,552 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Flat Rock Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault165
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,552
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft475
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Flat Rock Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Flat Rock
208.7
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Flat Rock
1884.1
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Flat Rock Safety

Is Flat Rock safe?
Not especially. Flat Rock earns a C with a crime rate of 209.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Flat Rock?
209.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 208.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1884.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Flat Rock safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Flat Rock generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Flat Rock police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Flat Rock?
Crime rates have held steady in Flat Rock, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Flat Rock compare to other cities in Michigan?
Middle of the pack for Michigan. Flat Rock isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Michigan cities.
How safe is Flat Rock to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Flat Rock?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Flat Rock?
208.7 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (165), robbery (32), and murder (3.0) 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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