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Is Ypsilanti, Michigan Safe?

Population 19,766 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,766, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Ypsilanti earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,264 per 100K.

Ypsilanti Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYpsilantiMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate410.1330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1720.52014.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate1264.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate408.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

410/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1721/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ypsilanti

Violent crime in Ypsilanti is close to the national average. The rate of 410.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1720.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,264 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ypsilanti Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,264
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft408
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ypsilanti Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ypsilanti
410.1
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ypsilanti
1720.5
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ypsilanti Safety

Is Ypsilanti safe?
Not especially. Ypsilanti earns a C with a crime rate of 213.1 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 Ypsilanti?
213.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 410.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1720.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ypsilanti safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ypsilanti generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ypsilanti police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ypsilanti?
No. Crime in Ypsilanti has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Ypsilanti compare to other cities in Michigan?
Middle of the pack for Michigan. Ypsilanti isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Michigan cities.
How safe is Ypsilanti to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Ypsilanti?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Ypsilanti?
410.1 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (64), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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