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Is Saginaw, Michigan Safe?

Population 42,863 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Saginaw is a smaller community of 42,863 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 251.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,823 per 100K.

Saginaw Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSaginawMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate421.1330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2089.62014.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1823.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate198.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

421/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2090/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Saginaw

Violent crime in Saginaw is above the national average. The rate of 421.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2089.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,823 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Saginaw Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary269
0100% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,823
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft198
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Saginaw Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Saginaw
421.1
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Saginaw
2089.6
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Saginaw Safety

Is Saginaw safe?
Not especially. Saginaw earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Saginaw?
251.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 421.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2089.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Saginaw safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Saginaw's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,823 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Saginaw?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Saginaw generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Saginaw police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Saginaw?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Saginaw's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Saginaw compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Saginaw ranks behind about 86% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Saginaw to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Saginaw?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.1 per-thousand rate put Saginaw below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 421 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Saginaw?
421.1 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (90), 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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