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Is Woodhaven, Michigan Safe?

Population 12,503 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Woodhaven is a smaller community of 12,503 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,663 per 100K.

Woodhaven Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoodhavenMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.6330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1862.72014.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate262.0--268.2
Theft Rate1663.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate225.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

406/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1863/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woodhaven

Violent crime in Woodhaven is close to the national average. The rate of 405.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1862.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,663 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Woodhaven Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault262
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,663
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft225
071% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woodhaven Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodhaven
405.6
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodhaven
1862.7
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodhaven Safety

Is Woodhaven safe?
Not especially. Woodhaven earns a C with a crime rate of 226.8 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 Woodhaven?
226.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1862.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woodhaven safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Woodhaven's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,663 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Woodhaven?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woodhaven generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woodhaven police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woodhaven?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Woodhaven's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Woodhaven compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Woodhaven ranks behind about 70% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Woodhaven 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 Woodhaven?
Bad. A C grade and 226.8 per-thousand rate put Woodhaven below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 406 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Woodhaven?
405.6 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (262), robbery (77), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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