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Is Harper Woods, Michigan Safe?

Population 14,860 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,860, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Harper Woods earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,342 per 100K.

Harper Woods Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHarper WoodsMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate373.1330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1948.32014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1342.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate339.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

373/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1948/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Harper Woods

Violent crime in Harper Woods is close to the national average. The rate of 373.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1948.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,342 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Harper Woods Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary210
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,342
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft339
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Harper Woods Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harper Woods
373.1
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Harper Woods
1948.3
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Harper Woods Safety

Is Harper Woods safe?
Not especially. Harper Woods earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.1 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 Harper Woods?
232.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 373.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1948.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Harper Woods safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Harper Woods's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,342 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Harper Woods?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Harper Woods generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Harper Woods police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Harper Woods?
Crime rates have held steady in Harper Woods, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Harper Woods compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Harper Woods ranks behind about 65% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Harper Woods to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Harper Woods?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.1 per-thousand rate put Harper Woods below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 373 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Harper Woods?
373.1 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (51), and murder (4.0) 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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