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Is Walker, Michigan Safe?

Population 25,881 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Walker is a smaller community of 25,881 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 242.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,498 per 100K.

Walker Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWalkerMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate322.8330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2098.12014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1498.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate317.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

323/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2098/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Walker

Violent crime in Walker is close to the national average. The rate of 322.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2098.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,498 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Walker Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary408
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,498
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft317
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Walker Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Walker
322.8
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Walker
2098.1
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Walker Safety

Is Walker safe?
Not especially. Walker earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.1 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 Walker?
242.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 322.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2098.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Walker safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Walker's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,498 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Walker?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Walker generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Walker police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Walker?
No. Crime in Walker has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Walker compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Walker ranks behind about 81% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Walker 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 Walker?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.1 per-thousand rate put Walker below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 323 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Walker?
322.8 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (38), and murder (3.0) 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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