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Is Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Safe?

Population 15,792 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Grosse Pointe Woods is a smaller community of 15,792 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,293 per 100K.

Grosse Pointe Woods Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrosse Pointe WoodsMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate227.9330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1848.92014.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate131.0--268.2
Theft Rate1293.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate171.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1849/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Grosse Pointe Woods

Violent crime in Grosse Pointe Woods is below the national average. The rate of 227.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1848.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,293 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Grosse Pointe Woods Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault131
049% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary284
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,293
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft171
054% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Grosse Pointe Woods Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grosse Pointe Woods
227.9
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grosse Pointe Woods
1848.9
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Grosse Pointe Woods Safety

Is Grosse Pointe Woods safe?
Not especially. Grosse Pointe Woods earns a C with a crime rate of 207.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Grosse Pointe Woods?
207.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 227.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1848.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Grosse Pointe Woods safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Grosse Pointe Woods 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 Woods?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Grosse Pointe Woods generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Grosse Pointe Woods police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Grosse Pointe Woods?
Crime rates have held steady in Grosse Pointe Woods, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Grosse Pointe Woods compare to other cities in Michigan?
Middle of the pack for Michigan. Grosse Pointe Woods isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Michigan cities.
How safe is Grosse Pointe Woods 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 Grosse Pointe Woods?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Grosse Pointe Woods?
227.9 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (131), robbery (54), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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