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Is St. Clair Shores, Michigan Safe?

Population 57,872 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for St. Clair Shores means there's room for concern. The 238.4 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,626 per 100K.

St. Clair Shores Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. Clair ShoresMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate402.4330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1981.52014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate321.0--268.2
Theft Rate1626.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate366.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

402/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1982/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. Clair Shores

Violent crime in St. Clair Shores is close to the national average. The rate of 402.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1981.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,626 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 321 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

St. Clair Shores Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault321
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary273
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,626
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft366
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. Clair Shores Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Clair Shores
402.4
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Clair Shores
1981.5
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Clair Shores Safety

Is St. Clair Shores safe?
Not especially. St. Clair Shores earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.4 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 St. Clair Shores?
238.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 402.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1981.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. Clair Shores safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. Clair Shores's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,626 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Clair Shores?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. Clair Shores generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. Clair Shores police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. Clair Shores?
Crime rates have held steady in St. Clair Shores, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does St. Clair Shores compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. St. Clair Shores ranks behind about 69% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.4 per-thousand rate put St. Clair Shores below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 402 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. Clair Shores?
402.4 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (321), robbery (51), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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