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Is Romulus, Michigan Safe?

Population 24,547 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Romulus faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,988 per 100K.

Romulus Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRomulusMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate406.6330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2317.62014.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate261.0--268.2
Theft Rate1988.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate528.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

272.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

407/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2318/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Romulus

Violent crime in Romulus is close to the national average. The rate of 406.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2317.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,988 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Romulus Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault261
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery95
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary411
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,988
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft528
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Romulus Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Romulus
406.6
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Romulus
2317.6
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Romulus Safety

Is Romulus safe?
Not especially. Romulus earns a D with a crime rate of 272.4 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 Romulus?
272.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 406.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2317.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Romulus safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Romulus's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,988 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Romulus?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Romulus generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Romulus police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Romulus?
No. Crime in Romulus has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Romulus compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Romulus ranks behind about 79% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Romulus 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 Romulus?
Bad. A D grade and 272.4 per-thousand rate put Romulus below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 407 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Romulus?
406.6 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (261), robbery (95), and murder (8.0) 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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