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Is Sturgis, Michigan Safe?

Population 10,900 · Safer than 45% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sturgis is a smaller community of 10,900 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 191.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,283 per 100K.

Sturgis Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSturgisMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate195.0330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1722.52014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate146.0--268.2
Theft Rate1283.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate238.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

191.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

195/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1723/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sturgis

Violent crime in Sturgis is well below the national average. The rate of 195.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1722.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,283 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sturgis Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault146
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,283
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft238
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sturgis Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sturgis
195.0
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sturgis
1722.5
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sturgis Safety

Is Sturgis safe?
It depends on where in Sturgis you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Sturgis?
191.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 195.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1722.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sturgis safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Sturgis has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sturgis?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sturgis generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sturgis police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sturgis?
No. Crime in Sturgis has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Sturgis compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Sturgis ranks behind about 63% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Sturgis to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Sturgis?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Sturgis?
195.0 per 100,000, which is 46% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (146), robbery (47), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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