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Is Owosso, Michigan Safe?

Population 14,437 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Owosso is a smaller community of 14,437 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,751 per 100K.

Owosso Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOwossoMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate390.2330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2001.02014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1751.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate186.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

390/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2001/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Owosso

Violent crime in Owosso is close to the national average. The rate of 390.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2001.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,751 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Owosso Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary362
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,751
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft186
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Owosso Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Owosso
390.2
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Owosso
2001.0
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Owosso Safety

Is Owosso safe?
Not especially. Owosso earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.1 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 Owosso?
239.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 390.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2001.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Owosso safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Owosso's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,751 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Owosso?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Owosso generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Owosso police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Owosso?
No. Crime in Owosso has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Owosso compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Owosso ranks behind about 79% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Owosso 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 Owosso?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.1 per-thousand rate put Owosso below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 390 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Owosso?
390.2 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (47), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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