Bessemer, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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62%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

46%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

65%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Bessemer crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Bessemer crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Bessemer crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Bessemer crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Bessemer_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	860 (estimate)	2,004	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.9	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	58.9	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.9	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	355.5	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	196 (estimate)	457	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	205.2	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,060.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	281.3	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	664 (estimate)	1,547	1,917

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Bessemer crime map

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

Bessemer crime rates are 62% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Bessemer are 46% lower than the national average
In Bessemer you have a 1 in 117 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Bessemer is safer than 58% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Bessemer has decreased by 13%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bessemer

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bessemer is 1 in 510

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bessemer is 1 in 151

The chance of being a victim of crime in Bessemer is 1 in 117

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

Bessemer police department

Item	Bessemer	Michigan	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	10,515	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.1	3.3

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}
Wakefield, MI	1,669	203	688	891
Ironwood, MI	4,925	60	983	1,043
Montreal, WI	697	370	1,559	1,930
Hurley, WI	1,395	256	1,794	2,050
Pence, WI	95	416	1,751	2,167
Iron Belt, WI	151	433	1,823	2,256
Bessemer, MI	1,659	196	664	860

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Norris, TN	1,659	88	332	420
Stockton, KS	1,659	202	985	1,188
Corydon, IA	1,659	130	668	798
Shelburne Falls, MA	1,659	212	583	795
Munfordville, KY	1,659	58	468	526
Bessemer, MI	1,659	196	664	860

Source: The Bessemer, MI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.