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Is Inkster, Michigan Safe?

Population 24,959 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Inkster is a smaller community of 24,959 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,776 per 100K.

Inkster Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricInksterMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate413.8330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2023.92014.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate1776.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate411.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

414/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2024/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Inkster

Violent crime in Inkster is close to the national average. The rate of 413.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2023.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,776 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Inkster Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary346
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,776
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft411
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Inkster Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Inkster
413.8
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Inkster
2023.9
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Inkster Safety

Is Inkster safe?
Not especially. Inkster earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.8 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 Inkster?
243.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 413.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2023.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Inkster safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Inkster's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,776 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Inkster?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Inkster generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Inkster police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Inkster?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Inkster's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Inkster compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Inkster ranks behind about 76% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Inkster to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Inkster?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.8 per-thousand rate put Inkster below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 414 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Inkster?
413.8 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (59), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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