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Is Wyandotte, Michigan Safe?

Population 24,072 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Wyandotte faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,460 per 100K.

Wyandotte Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWyandotteMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.4330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2317.22014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1460.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate363.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2317/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wyandotte

Violent crime in Wyandotte is below the national average. The rate of 280.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2317.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,460 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wyandotte Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,460
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft363
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wyandotte Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wyandotte
280.4
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wyandotte
2317.2
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wyandotte Safety

Is Wyandotte safe?
Not especially. Wyandotte earns a D with a crime rate of 259.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Wyandotte?
259.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2317.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wyandotte safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wyandotte's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,460 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wyandotte?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wyandotte generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wyandotte police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wyandotte?
Crime rates have held steady in Wyandotte, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Wyandotte compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Wyandotte ranks behind about 74% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Wyandotte 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 Wyandotte?
Bad. A D grade and 259.8 per-thousand rate put Wyandotte below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wyandotte?
280.4 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (30), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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