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Is Westland, Michigan Safe?

Population 82,333 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Westland earns a C safety grade with 216.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 66% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,154 per 100K.

Westland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestlandMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate383.5330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1780.22014.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1154.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate223.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

384/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1780/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Westland

Violent crime in Westland is close to the national average. The rate of 383.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1780.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,154 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Westland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,154
082% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft223
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Westland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westland
383.5
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westland
1780.2
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Westland Safety

Is Westland safe?
Not especially. Westland earns a C with a crime rate of 216.4 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 Westland?
216.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 383.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1780.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Westland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Westland's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,154 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Westland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Westland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Westland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Westland?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Westland's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Westland compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Westland ranks behind about 72% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Westland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Westland?
Bad. A C grade and 216.4 per-thousand rate put Westland below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 384 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Westland?
383.5 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (90), and murder (4.0) 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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