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Is Southgate, Michigan Safe?

Population 28,931 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Southgate is a smaller community of 28,931 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 236.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,484 per 100K.

Southgate Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouthgateMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate370.8330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1991.12014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate298.0--268.2
Theft Rate1484.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate397.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1991/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Southgate

Violent crime in Southgate is close to the national average. The rate of 370.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1991.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,484 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Southgate Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault298
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary324
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,484
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft397
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Southgate Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Southgate
370.8
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Southgate
1991.1
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Southgate Safety

Is Southgate safe?
Not especially. Southgate earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.2 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 Southgate?
236.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 370.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1991.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Southgate safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Southgate's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,484 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Southgate?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Southgate generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Southgate police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Southgate?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Southgate's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Southgate compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Southgate ranks behind about 71% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Southgate to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Southgate?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.2 per-thousand rate put Southgate below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 371 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Southgate?
370.8 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (298), robbery (61), 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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