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Is Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan Safe?

Population 11,095 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Grosse Pointe Park is a smaller community of 11,095 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 195.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,103 per 100K.

Grosse Pointe Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrosse Pointe ParkMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate353.3330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1603.52014.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1103.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate310.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

353/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1604/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Grosse Pointe Park

Violent crime in Grosse Pointe Park is close to the national average. The rate of 353.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1603.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,103 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Grosse Pointe Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary266
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,103
079% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft310
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Grosse Pointe Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grosse Pointe Park
353.3
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grosse Pointe Park
1603.5
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Grosse Pointe Park Safety

Is Grosse Pointe Park safe?
It depends on where in Grosse Pointe Park you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Grosse Pointe Park?
195.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 353.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1603.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Grosse Pointe Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Grosse Pointe Park 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 Grosse Pointe Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Grosse Pointe Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Grosse Pointe Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Grosse Pointe Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Grosse Pointe Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Grosse Pointe Park compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Grosse Pointe Park ranks behind about 65% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Grosse Pointe Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Grosse Pointe Park?
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 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Grosse Pointe Park?
353.3 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (61), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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