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Is New Baltimore, Michigan Safe?

Population 12,123 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Baltimore is a smaller community of 12,123 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 242.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,832 per 100K.

New Baltimore Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew BaltimoreMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate337.2330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2089.52014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate227.0--268.2
Theft Rate1832.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate512.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

337/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2090/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Baltimore

Violent crime in New Baltimore is close to the national average. The rate of 337.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2089.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,832 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Baltimore Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault227
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary235
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,832
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft512
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Baltimore Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Baltimore
337.2
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Baltimore
2089.5
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Baltimore Safety

Is New Baltimore safe?
Not especially. New Baltimore earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.7 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 New Baltimore?
242.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 337.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2089.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Baltimore safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Baltimore's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,832 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Baltimore?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Baltimore generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Baltimore police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Baltimore?
Yes, there's been an uptick. New Baltimore's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does New Baltimore compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. New Baltimore ranks behind about 75% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is New Baltimore to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in New Baltimore?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.7 per-thousand rate put New Baltimore below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 337 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Baltimore?
337.2 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (227), robbery (56), and murder (3.0) 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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