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Is Fraser, Michigan Safe?

Population 14,496 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fraser is a smaller community of 14,496 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,381 per 100K.

Fraser Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFraserMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate322.4330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1785.02014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1381.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate392.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

322/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1785/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fraser

Violent crime in Fraser is close to the national average. The rate of 322.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1785.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,381 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fraser Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,381
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft392
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fraser Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fraser
322.4
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fraser
1785.0
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fraser Safety

Is Fraser safe?
Not especially. Fraser earns a C with a crime rate of 210.7 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 Fraser?
210.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 322.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1785.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fraser safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Fraser 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 Fraser?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fraser generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fraser police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fraser?
No. Crime in Fraser has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Fraser compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Fraser ranks behind about 65% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Fraser to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Fraser?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Fraser?
322.4 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (49), and murder (4.0) 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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