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Is Troy, Michigan Safe?

Population 88,733 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Troy earns a C- safety grade with 236 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 73% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,576 per 100K.

Troy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTroyMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.9330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2012.72014.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate282.0--268.2
Theft Rate1576.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate193.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

347/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2013/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Troy

Violent crime in Troy is close to the national average. The rate of 346.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2012.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,576 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Troy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault282
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary335
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,576
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft193
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Troy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Troy
346.9
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Troy
2012.7
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Troy Safety

Is Troy safe?
Not especially. Troy earns a C- with a crime rate of 236 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 Troy?
236 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2012.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Troy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Troy's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,576 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Troy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Troy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Troy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Troy?
No. Crime in Troy has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Troy compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Troy ranks behind about 72% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Troy to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Troy?
Bad. A C- grade and 236 per-thousand rate put Troy below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 347 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Troy?
346.9 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (282), robbery (47), 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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