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Is Grand Haven, Michigan Safe?

Population 11,038 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Grand Haven has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 265.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,725 per 100K.

Grand Haven Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrand HavenMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate372.9330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2285.02014.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate311.0--268.2
Theft Rate1725.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate302.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

373/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2285/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Grand Haven

Violent crime in Grand Haven is close to the national average. The rate of 372.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2285.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,725 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 311 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Grand Haven Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault311
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary332
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,725
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft302
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Grand Haven Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grand Haven
372.9
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grand Haven
2285.0
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Haven Safety

Is Grand Haven safe?
Not especially. Grand Haven earns a D with a crime rate of 265.8 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 Grand Haven?
265.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 372.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2285.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Grand Haven safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Grand Haven's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,725 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Grand Haven?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Grand Haven generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Grand Haven police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Grand Haven?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Grand Haven's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Grand Haven compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Grand Haven ranks behind about 86% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Grand Haven to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Grand Haven?
Bad. A D grade and 265.8 per-thousand rate put Grand Haven below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 373 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Grand Haven?
372.9 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (311), robbery (86), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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