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Is Wayne, Michigan Safe?

Population 17,065 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,065, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Wayne earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,269 per 100K.

Wayne Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWayneMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate327.5330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2013.02014.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate255.0--268.2
Theft Rate1269.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate425.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

328/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

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

Key Crime Statistics for Wayne

Violent crime in Wayne is close to the national average. The rate of 327.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2013.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,269 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wayne Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault255
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary368
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,269
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft425
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wayne Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wayne
327.5
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wayne
2013.0
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wayne Safety

Is Wayne safe?
Not especially. Wayne earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.1 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 Wayne?
234.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 327.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2013.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wayne safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wayne's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,269 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wayne?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wayne generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wayne police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wayne?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wayne's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Wayne compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Wayne ranks behind about 75% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Wayne to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Wayne?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.1 per-thousand rate put Wayne below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 328 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wayne?
327.5 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (255), robbery (44), and murder (5.0) 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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