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Is Garden City, Michigan Safe?

Population 26,280 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,280, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Garden City earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,000 per 100K.

Garden City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGarden CityMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate257.4330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2254.82014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate2000.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate394.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

257/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2255/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Garden City

Violent crime in Garden City is below the national average. The rate of 257.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2254.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,000 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Garden City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary340
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,000
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft394
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Garden City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garden City
257.4
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garden City
2254.8
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Garden City Safety

Is Garden City safe?
Not especially. Garden City earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Garden City?
251.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 257.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2254.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Garden City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Garden City's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,000 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Garden City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Garden City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Garden City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Garden City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Garden City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Garden City compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Garden City ranks behind about 77% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Garden City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Garden City?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.2 per-thousand rate put Garden City below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 257 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Garden City?
257.4 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (40), 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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