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Is Madison Heights, Michigan Safe?

Population 28,297 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Madison Heights is a smaller community of 28,297 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 248.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,706 per 100K.

Madison Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMadison HeightsMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate410.1330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2071.72014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate312.0--268.2
Theft Rate1706.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate419.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

410/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2072/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Madison Heights

Violent crime in Madison Heights is close to the national average. The rate of 410.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2071.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,706 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 312 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Madison Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault312
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery102
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary326
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,706
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft419
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Madison Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Madison Heights
410.1
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Madison Heights
2071.7
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Madison Heights Safety

Is Madison Heights safe?
Not especially. Madison Heights earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.2 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 Madison Heights?
248.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 410.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2071.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Madison Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Madison Heights's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,706 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Madison Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Madison Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Madison Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Madison Heights?
Crime rates have held steady in Madison Heights, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Madison Heights compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Madison Heights ranks behind about 85% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Madison Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Madison Heights?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.2 per-thousand rate put Madison Heights below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 410 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Madison Heights?
410.1 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (312), robbery (102), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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