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Is Muskegon, Michigan Safe?

Population 37,224 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Muskegon is a smaller community of 37,224 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,262 per 100K.

Muskegon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMuskegonMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate292.1330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1835.92014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate197.0--268.2
Theft Rate1262.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate273.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

292/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1836/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Muskegon

Violent crime in Muskegon is below the national average. The rate of 292.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1835.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,262 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Muskegon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault197
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,262
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft273
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Muskegon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Muskegon
292.1
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Muskegon
1835.9
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Muskegon Safety

Is Muskegon safe?
Not especially. Muskegon earns a C with a crime rate of 212.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Muskegon?
212.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 292.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1835.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Muskegon safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Muskegon has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Muskegon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Muskegon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Muskegon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Muskegon?
No. Crime in Muskegon has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Muskegon compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Muskegon ranks behind about 69% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Muskegon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Muskegon?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Muskegon?
292.1 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (197), robbery (35), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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