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Is Mount Clemens, Michigan Safe?

Population 15,419 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mount Clemens is a smaller community of 15,419 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,548 per 100K.

Mount Clemens Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMount ClemensMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate388.6330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1889.92014.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1548.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate256.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1890/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mount Clemens

Violent crime in Mount Clemens is close to the national average. The rate of 388.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1889.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,548 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mount Clemens Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary234
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,548
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft256
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mount Clemens Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Clemens
388.6
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Clemens
1889.9
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Clemens Safety

Is Mount Clemens safe?
Not especially. Mount Clemens earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.9 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 Mount Clemens?
227.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 388.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1889.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mount Clemens safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mount Clemens's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,548 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mount Clemens?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mount Clemens generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mount Clemens police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mount Clemens?
No. Crime in Mount Clemens has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Mount Clemens compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Mount Clemens ranks behind about 68% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Mount Clemens to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Mount Clemens?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.9 per-thousand rate put Mount Clemens below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 389 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mount Clemens?
388.6 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (44), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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