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Is Holland, Michigan Safe?

Population 35,372 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Holland is a smaller community of 35,372 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 204.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,450 per 100K.

Holland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHollandMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate258.2330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1783.22014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1450.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate213.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1783/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Holland

Violent crime in Holland is below the national average. The rate of 258.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1783.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,450 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Holland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,450
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft213
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Holland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Holland
258.2
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Holland
1783.2
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Holland Safety

Is Holland safe?
Not especially. Holland earns a C with a crime rate of 204.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Holland?
204.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 258.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1783.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Holland safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Holland 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 Holland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Holland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Holland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Holland?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Holland's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Holland compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Holland ranks behind about 60% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Holland 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 Holland?
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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Holland?
258.2 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (48), 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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