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Is Ionia, Michigan Safe?

Population 12,208 · Safer than 46% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ionia is a smaller community of 12,208 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 189.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,023 per 100K.

Ionia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricIoniaMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate261.1330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1634.72014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1023.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate160.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

189.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

261/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1635/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ionia

Violent crime in Ionia is below the national average. The rate of 261.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1634.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,023 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ionia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary176
065% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,023
073% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft160
050% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ionia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ionia
261.1
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ionia
1634.7
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ionia Safety

Is Ionia safe?
It depends on where in Ionia 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 Ionia?
189.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 261.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1634.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ionia safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Ionia 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 Ionia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ionia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ionia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ionia?
Crime rates have held steady in Ionia, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Ionia compare to other cities in Michigan?
Middle of the pack for Michigan. Ionia isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Michigan cities.
How safe is Ionia 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 Ionia?
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 46th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Ionia?
261.1 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (42), 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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