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Is Lincoln Park, Michigan Safe?

Population 38,529 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lincoln Park is a smaller community of 38,529 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 200.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,504 per 100K.

Lincoln Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLincoln ParkMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate222.8330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1785.12014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate145.0--268.2
Theft Rate1504.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate408.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

223/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1785/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lincoln Park

Violent crime in Lincoln Park is below the national average. The rate of 222.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1785.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,504 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lincoln Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault145
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary225
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,504
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft408
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lincoln Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lincoln Park
222.8
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lincoln Park
1785.1
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Park Safety

Is Lincoln Park safe?
It depends on where in Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park?
200.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 222.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1785.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lincoln Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lincoln Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lincoln Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lincoln Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Lincoln Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Lincoln Park compare to other cities in Michigan?
Middle of the pack for Michigan. Lincoln Park isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Michigan cities.
How safe is Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park?
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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lincoln Park?
222.8 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (145), robbery (37), 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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