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Is Kentwood, Michigan Safe?

Population 54,776 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Kentwood faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,684 per 100K.

Kentwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKentwoodMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate416.7330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2235.72014.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate313.0--268.2
Theft Rate1684.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate268.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

417/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2236/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kentwood

Violent crime in Kentwood is close to the national average. The rate of 416.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2235.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,684 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 313 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Kentwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault313
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,684
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft268
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kentwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kentwood
416.7
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kentwood
2235.7
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kentwood Safety

Is Kentwood safe?
Not especially. Kentwood earns a D with a crime rate of 265.2 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 Kentwood?
265.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 416.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2235.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kentwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kentwood's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,684 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kentwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kentwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kentwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kentwood?
No. Crime in Kentwood has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Kentwood compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Kentwood ranks behind about 77% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Kentwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Kentwood?
Bad. A D grade and 265.2 per-thousand rate put Kentwood below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 417 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kentwood?
416.7 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (313), robbery (71), and murder (7.0) 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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