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11%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
91%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
4%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
South Westnedge crime rates are not available from the FBI's UCR (uniform crime reporting) program, as a result, estimates are displayed in the table above. The crime reporting program from the FBI does cover more than 98% of the larger metropolitan areas, which represents more than 309 million U.S. residents. This data is gathered from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies which include tribal, state, county, college, university and city levels. However, the FBI does not report crime on a neighborhood level, therefore estimates were used to calculate the South Westnedge crime data. These estimates take into account the overall Kalamazoo crime rates (violent and property), as well as multiple other factors which include: poverty rates, unemployment rates, income, educational achievement, home prices, rent prices and population density. To view crime rates on a block group level, the South Westnedge crime map below provides a hyper-local overview of all crimes reported throughout Kalamazoo.
StatisticReportedincidentsSouth Westnedge/100k peopleKalamazoo/100k peopleMichigan/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime4,3822,585 (estimate)6,0181,9982,324
Murder10n/a13.76.96.3
Rape106n/a145.664.840.0
Robbery125n/a171.736.666.1
Assault863n/a1,185.3352.7268.2
Violent crime1,104705 (estimate)1,516461370
Burglary633n/a869.4214.3269.8
Theft2,251n/a3,091.61,055.31,401.9
Vehicle theft394n/a541.1267.2282.7
Property crime3,2781,880 (estimate)4,5021,5371,954

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The South Westnedge crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in South Westnedge 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 South Westnedge crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the South Westnedge 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

      • South Westnedge crime rates are 11% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in South Westnedge are 91% higher than the national average
      • In South Westnedge you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • South Westnedge is safer than 84% of the cities in Michigan
      • Year over year crime in Kalamazoo has decreased by 1%

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        Daily Crime In South Westnedge (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in South Westnedge

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Westnedge is 1 in 142
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Westnedge is 1 in 54
        The chance of being a victim of crime in South Westnedge is 1 in 39

        Year Over Year Crime In Kalamazoo (per 100,000 people)

        Kalamazoo police department

        Item South Westnedge Kalamazoo Michigan
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a25610,515
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.42.1

        Sex offenders in Michigan

        State Total offenders Michigan /100K National /100K
        Michigan40,460414266
        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.

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        Source: The South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, 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.