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Is Roseville, Michigan Safe?

Population 46,863 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Roseville runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,768 per 100K.

Roseville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRosevilleMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate403.2330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2327.12014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate259.0--268.2
Theft Rate1768.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate575.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

273 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

403/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2327/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Roseville

Violent crime in Roseville is close to the national average. The rate of 403.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2327.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,768 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Roseville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault259
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary251
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,768
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft575
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Roseville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roseville
403.2
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roseville
2327.1
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Roseville Safety

Is Roseville safe?
Not especially. Roseville earns a D with a crime rate of 273 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 Roseville?
273 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 403.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2327.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Roseville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Roseville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,768 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Roseville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Roseville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Roseville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Roseville?
Crime rates have held steady in Roseville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Roseville compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Roseville ranks behind about 92% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Roseville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Roseville?
Bad. A D grade and 273 per-thousand rate put Roseville below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 403 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Roseville?
403.2 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (259), robbery (47), and murder (4.0) 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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