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Is Mount Pleasant, Michigan Safe?

Population 20,925 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,925, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Mount Pleasant earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,537 per 100K.

Mount Pleasant Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMount PleasantMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate379.7330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2140.72014.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1537.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate417.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2141/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mount Pleasant

Violent crime in Mount Pleasant is close to the national average. The rate of 379.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2140.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,537 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mount Pleasant Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,537
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft417
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mount Pleasant Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Pleasant
379.7
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Pleasant
2140.7
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Pleasant Safety

Is Mount Pleasant safe?
Not especially. Mount Pleasant earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252 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 Pleasant?
252 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 379.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2140.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mount Pleasant safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mount Pleasant's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,537 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mount Pleasant generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mount Pleasant police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mount Pleasant?
No. Crime in Mount Pleasant has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Mount Pleasant compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Mount Pleasant ranks behind about 81% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mount Pleasant 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 Pleasant?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252 per-thousand rate put Mount Pleasant below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mount Pleasant?
379.7 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (81), and murder (6.0) 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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