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Is Flint, Michigan Safe?

Population 79,306 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Flint earns a D+ safety grade with 243.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,515 per 100K.

Flint Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFlintMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate266.3330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2171.92014.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1515.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate444.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

266/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2172/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Flint

Violent crime in Flint is below the national average. The rate of 266.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2171.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,515 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Flint Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,515
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft444
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Flint Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Flint
266.3
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Flint
2171.9
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Flint Safety

Is Flint safe?
Not especially. Flint earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Flint?
243.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 266.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2171.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Flint safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Flint's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,515 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Flint?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Flint generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Flint police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Flint?
Crime rates have held steady in Flint, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Flint compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Flint ranks behind about 80% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Flint 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 Flint?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.8 per-thousand rate put Flint below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 266 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Flint?
266.3 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (59), and murder (5.0) 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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