Grosse Pointe Park, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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36%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

90%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

26%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Grosse Pointe Park_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	168	n/a (estimate)	1,488	1,998	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.9	6.3
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	64.8	40.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	36.6	66.1
Assault	4	n/a	35.4	352.7	268.2
Violent crime	4	n/a (estimate)	35	461	370
Burglary	20	n/a	177.2	214.3	269.8
Theft	113	n/a	1,001.2	1,055.3	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	31	n/a	274.7	267.2	282.7
Property crime	164	n/a (estimate)	1,453	1,537	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Grosse Pointe Park is 36% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 4 violent crimes reported in Grosse Pointe Park, equivalent to 35 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 90.4%. Additionally, Grosse Pointe Park recorded 164 property crimes, amounting to 1453 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 25.7%.

Grosse Pointe Park has one of the lowest violent crime rates of all cities in the United States. With a rate of 35 violent crimes per 100,000 people, Grosse Pointe Park ranks among the safest cities in the United States making it an attractive choice for those seeking a new place to call home.

In a remarkable testament to the city's commitment to safety, Grosse Pointe Park reported a murder rate of 0. This could indicate that it is a very safe place to live, but also serves as an inspiration to other urban areas striving for safer communities. Examining the full crime report will provide a complete overview of all crimes - violent and property.

Is Grosse Pointe Park a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Grosse Pointe Park is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Grosse Pointe Park has a total crime rate that is 36% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.46 daily crimes (0.01 violent daily crimes and 0.45 daily property crimes) in Grosse Pointe Park.

Has Crime in Grosse Pointe Park Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Grosse Pointe Park has increased by 54.1% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Grosse Pointe Park is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has decreased by 20%, while property crime has increased by 57.7%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Grosse Pointe Park.

Potential Causes for Crime in Grosse Pointe Park

Grosse Pointe Park has a poverty rate of 4, while the national average is 15.1. In the past, there has been a direct correlation between high or low poverty rates and high or low crime stats. Elevated poverty levels and income disparities can contribute to heightened criminal activity, as individuals may resort to unlawful means to address their fundamental necessities. While lower poverty levels have led to a reduction in typical crime levels compared to other areas.

Grosse Pointe Park reports an unemployment rate of 2.1%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. Constrained employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-paying positions can contribute to elevated rates of unemployment and underemployment. Areas where individuals contend with joblessness or insufficient wages may display heightened susceptibility to an increase in criminal activities attributed to economic insecurity. Conversely, regions characterized by robust employment rates often witness a decrease in overall Grosse Pointe Park crime rates.

In Grosse Pointe Park, the average rental rates are $1,170 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Grosse Pointe Park crime map

The Grosse Pointe Park crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Grosse Pointe Park as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Grosse Pointe Park crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Grosse Pointe Park crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Grosse Pointe Park crime rates are 36% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Grosse Pointe Park are 90% lower than the national average
In Grosse Pointe Park you have a 1 in 68 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Grosse Pointe Park is safer than 75% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Grosse Pointe Park has increased by 49%

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Daily Crime In Grosse Pointe Park (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Grosse Pointe Park, MI per 100,000 people. In Grosse Pointe Park, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.34 times less than the Michigan average and 1.56 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Grosse Pointe Park is 13.01 times less than the Michigan average and 10.43 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Grosse Pointe Park has a daily crime rate that is 1.06 times less than the Michigan average and 1.35 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Grosse Pointe Park (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Grosse Pointe Park to every other city in Michigan, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Grosse Pointe Park safe? The gauges above illustrate that Grosse Pointe Park is safer than 74% of every city located within Michigan along with 75% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Michigan and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Grosse Pointe Park, MI is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Grosse Pointe Park

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Grosse Pointe Park is 1 in 2822

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Grosse Pointe Park is 1 in 69

The chance of being a victim of crime in Grosse Pointe Park is 1 in 68

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Grosse Pointe Park? If you reside in Grosse Pointe Park, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 2822. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 69 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Grosse Pointe Park, is 1 in 68.

Year Over Year Crime In Grosse Pointe Park (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Grosse Pointe Park is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Grosse Pointe Park has decreased by 24% and the rate of property crime in Grosse Pointe Park has increased by 52%. The total crime rate in Grosse Pointe Park has increased by 49% year to year.

Grosse Pointe Park police department

Item	Grosse Pointe Park	Michigan	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	44	10,515	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.8	2.1	3.3

There are a total of 44 Grosse Pointe Park police officers. This results in 3.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 85.9% greater than the Michigan average and 18.2% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Michigan

State	Total offenders	Michigan_/100K	National_/100K
Michigan	40,460	414	266

There are a total of 40,460 sex offenders in Michigan. This yields a total of 414 sex offenders in Michigan per 100,000 residents which is 56% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI	2,791	72	241	313
Berkley, MI	15,352	27	533	560
Huntington Woods, MI	6,303	16	557	573
Clawson, MI	11,909	196	411	607
Pleasant Ridge, MI	2,589	39	580	619
Birmingham, MI	21,272	32	893	925
Royal Oak, MI	59,256	128	797	925
Grosse Pointe Park, MI	11,108	35	1,453	1,488

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Town and Country, MO	11,109	26	1,629	1,655
Lincolnton, NC	11,099	378	3,639	4,017
Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA	11,118	262	2,335	2,597
Westwood, NJ	11,096	138	965	1,103
Yorktown, IN	11,128	272	1,373	1,645
Grosse Pointe Park, MI	11,108	35	1,453	1,488

Source: The Grosse Pointe Park, MI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.