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Is Warren, Michigan Safe?

Population 137,138 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Warren earns a C safety grade with 225.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 69% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,526 per 100K.

Warren Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWarrenMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate297.2330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1955.32014.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1526.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate300.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

297/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1955/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Warren

Violent crime in Warren is below the national average. The rate of 297.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1955.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,526 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Warren Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary232
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,526
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft300
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Warren Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warren
297.2
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warren
1955.3
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Warren Safety

Is Warren safe?
Not especially. Warren earns a C with a crime rate of 225.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Warren?
225.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 297.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1955.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Warren safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Warren's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,526 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Warren?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Warren generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Warren police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Warren?
Crime rates have held steady in Warren, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Warren compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Warren ranks behind about 68% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Warren to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Warren?
Bad. A C grade and 225.3 per-thousand rate put Warren below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 297 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Warren?
297.2 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (47), 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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