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Is Novi, Michigan Safe?

Population 67,319 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Novi means there's room for concern. The 229.1 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,271 per 100K.

Novi Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNoviMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate297.5330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1993.02014.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate198.0--268.2
Theft Rate1271.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate312.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

298/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1993/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Novi

Violent crime in Novi is below the national average. The rate of 297.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1993.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,271 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Novi Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault198
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,271
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft312
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Novi Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Novi
297.5
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Novi
1993.0
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Novi Safety

Is Novi safe?
Not especially. Novi earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Novi?
229.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 297.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1993.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Novi safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Novi's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,271 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Novi?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Novi generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Novi police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Novi?
Crime rates have held steady in Novi, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Novi compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Novi ranks behind about 64% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Novi to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Novi?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.1 per-thousand rate put Novi below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 298 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Novi?
297.5 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (198), robbery (37), and murder (5.0) 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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