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Is Livonia, Michigan Safe?

Population 92,603 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Livonia earns a C- safety grade with 234.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 73% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,483 per 100K.

Livonia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLivoniaMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.9330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2024.32014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1483.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate321.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

324/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

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

Key Crime Statistics for Livonia

Violent crime in Livonia is close to the national average. The rate of 323.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2024.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,483 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Livonia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary251
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,483
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft321
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Livonia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Livonia
323.9
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Livonia
2024.3
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Livonia Safety

Is Livonia safe?
Not especially. Livonia earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.8 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 Livonia?
234.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2024.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Livonia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Livonia's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,483 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Livonia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Livonia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Livonia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Livonia?
No. Crime in Livonia has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Livonia compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Livonia ranks behind about 74% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Livonia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Livonia?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.8 per-thousand rate put Livonia below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 324 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Livonia?
323.9 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (61), 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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