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Is Monroe, Michigan Safe?

Population 20,076 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Monroe runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,428 per 100K.

Monroe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonroeMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate331.6330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2331.52014.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1428.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate451.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

332/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2332/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Monroe

Violent crime in Monroe is close to the national average. The rate of 331.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2331.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,428 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Monroe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary415
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,428
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft451
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monroe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
331.6
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
2331.5
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monroe Safety

Is Monroe safe?
Not especially. Monroe earns a D with a crime rate of 266.3 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 Monroe?
266.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 331.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2331.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monroe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Monroe's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,428 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Monroe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monroe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monroe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monroe?
No. Crime in Monroe has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Monroe compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Monroe ranks behind about 85% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Monroe 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 Monroe?
Bad. A D grade and 266.3 per-thousand rate put Monroe below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 332 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Monroe?
331.6 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (80), and murder (7.0) 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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