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Is Trenton, Michigan Safe?

Population 17,849 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Trenton is a smaller community of 17,849 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,674 per 100K.

Trenton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTrentonMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate202.3330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1886.62014.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate135.0--268.2
Theft Rate1674.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate351.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

202/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1887/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Trenton

Violent crime in Trenton is well below the national average. The rate of 202.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1886.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,674 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Trenton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault135
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary283
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,674
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft351
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Trenton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Trenton
202.3
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Trenton
1886.6
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Trenton Safety

Is Trenton safe?
Not especially. Trenton earns a C with a crime rate of 208.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Trenton?
208.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 202.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1886.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Trenton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Trenton 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 Trenton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Trenton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Trenton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Trenton?
No. Crime in Trenton has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Trenton compare to other cities in Michigan?
Middle of the pack for Michigan. Trenton isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Michigan cities.
How safe is Trenton 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 Trenton?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Trenton?
202.3 per 100,000, which is 44% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (135), robbery (48), and murder (2.0) 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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