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Is Hazel Park, Michigan Safe?

Population 14,937 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,937, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hazel Park earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,016 per 100K.

Hazel Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHazel ParkMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate270.9330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1688.12014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1016.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate273.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

271/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1688/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hazel Park

Violent crime in Hazel Park is below the national average. The rate of 270.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1688.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,016 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hazel Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary325
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,016
072% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft273
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hazel Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hazel Park
270.9
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hazel Park
1688.1
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hazel Park Safety

Is Hazel Park safe?
It depends on where in Hazel Park you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Hazel Park?
195.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 270.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1688.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hazel Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hazel 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 Hazel Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hazel Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hazel Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hazel Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Hazel Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Hazel Park compare to other cities in Michigan?
Middle of the pack for Michigan. Hazel Park 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 Hazel Park 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 Hazel Park?
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 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hazel Park?
270.9 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (39), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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