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Is Hamtramck, Michigan Safe?

Population 27,261 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 27,261, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hamtramck earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,895 per 100K.

Hamtramck Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHamtramckMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate289.8330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2142.42014.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1895.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate192.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

290/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2142/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hamtramck

Violent crime in Hamtramck is below the national average. The rate of 289.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2142.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,895 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hamtramck Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary398
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,895
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft192
060% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hamtramck Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hamtramck
289.8
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hamtramck
2142.4
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hamtramck Safety

Is Hamtramck safe?
Not especially. Hamtramck earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hamtramck?
243.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 289.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2142.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hamtramck safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hamtramck's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,895 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hamtramck?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hamtramck generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hamtramck police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hamtramck?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hamtramck's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Hamtramck compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Hamtramck ranks behind about 71% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hamtramck 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 Hamtramck?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.2 per-thousand rate put Hamtramck below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 290 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hamtramck?
289.8 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (45), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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