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Is Taylor, Michigan Safe?

Population 61,279 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Taylor means there's room for concern. The 242.2 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 1,488 per 100K.

Taylor Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTaylorMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate411.3330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2010.92014.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate299.0--268.2
Theft Rate1488.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate306.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

411/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2011/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Taylor

Violent crime in Taylor is close to the national average. The rate of 411.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2010.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,488 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Taylor Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault299
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary235
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,488
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft306
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Taylor Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Taylor
411.3
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Taylor
2010.9
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Taylor Safety

Is Taylor safe?
Not especially. Taylor earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.2 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 Taylor?
242.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 411.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2010.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Taylor safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Taylor's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,488 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Taylor?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Taylor generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Taylor police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Taylor?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Taylor's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Taylor compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Taylor ranks behind about 66% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Taylor 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 Taylor?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.2 per-thousand rate put Taylor below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 411 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Taylor?
411.3 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (299), robbery (90), and murder (7.0) 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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