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Is Norton Shores, Michigan Safe?

Population 25,088 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Norton Shores has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 256.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,813 per 100K.

Norton Shores Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorton ShoresMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.1330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2319.62014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate161.0--268.2
Theft Rate1813.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate269.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

245/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2320/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Norton Shores

Violent crime in Norton Shores is below the national average. The rate of 245.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2319.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,813 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Norton Shores Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault161
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary429
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,813
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft269
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Norton Shores Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norton Shores
245.1
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norton Shores
2319.6
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Norton Shores Safety

Is Norton Shores safe?
Not especially. Norton Shores earns a D with a crime rate of 256.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Norton Shores?
256.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2319.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Norton Shores safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Norton Shores's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,813 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Norton Shores?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Norton Shores generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Norton Shores police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Norton Shores?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Norton Shores's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Norton Shores compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Norton Shores ranks behind about 76% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Norton Shores to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Norton Shores?
Bad. A D grade and 256.5 per-thousand rate put Norton Shores below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 245 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Norton Shores?
245.1 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (161), robbery (49), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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