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Is Lansing, Michigan Safe?

Population 113,884 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Lansing 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 1,457 per 100K.

Lansing Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLansingMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate384.8330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2282.52014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate229.0--268.2
Theft Rate1457.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate568.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

385/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2283/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lansing

Violent crime in Lansing is close to the national average. The rate of 384.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2282.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,457 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lansing Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault229
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary298
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,457
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft568
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lansing Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lansing
384.8
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lansing
2282.5
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lansing Safety

Is Lansing safe?
Not especially. Lansing earns a D with a crime rate of 266.7 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 Lansing?
266.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 384.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2282.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lansing safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lansing's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,457 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lansing?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lansing generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lansing police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lansing?
No. Crime in Lansing has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Lansing compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Lansing ranks behind about 78% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lansing 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 Lansing?
Bad. A D grade and 266.7 per-thousand rate put Lansing below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 385 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lansing?
384.8 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (229), robbery (71), and murder (3.0) 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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