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Is Wixom, Michigan Safe?

Population 17,313 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,313, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Wixom earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,445 per 100K.

Wixom Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWixomMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate400.4330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1679.82014.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1445.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate161.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

400/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1680/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wixom

Violent crime in Wixom is close to the national average. The rate of 400.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1679.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,445 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wixom Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary313
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,445
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft161
051% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wixom Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wixom
400.4
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wixom
1679.8
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wixom Safety

Is Wixom safe?
Not especially. Wixom earns a C with a crime rate of 208 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 Wixom?
208 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 400.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1679.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wixom safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Wixom has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wixom?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wixom generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wixom police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wixom?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wixom's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Wixom compare to other cities in Michigan?
Middle of the pack for Michigan. Wixom isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Michigan cities.
How safe is Wixom 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 Wixom?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Wixom?
400.4 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (60), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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