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Is Melvindale, Michigan Safe?

Population 12,325 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,325, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Melvindale earns a C- with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,521 per 100K.

Melvindale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMelvindaleMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate212.0330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2194.92014.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate143.0--268.2
Theft Rate1521.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate433.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

212/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2195/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Melvindale

Violent crime in Melvindale is well below the national average. The rate of 212.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2194.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,521 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Melvindale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault143
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary378
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,521
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft433
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Melvindale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Melvindale
212.0
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Melvindale
2194.9
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Melvindale Safety

Is Melvindale safe?
Not especially. Melvindale earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Melvindale?
240.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 212.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2194.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Melvindale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Melvindale's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,521 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Melvindale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Melvindale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Melvindale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Melvindale?
No. Crime in Melvindale has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Melvindale compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Melvindale ranks behind about 71% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Melvindale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Melvindale?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.7 per-thousand rate put Melvindale below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 212 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Melvindale?
212.0 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (143), robbery (34), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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