Buena Vista, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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8%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

55%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

1%

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.

Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Buena Vista_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,469 (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)	563 (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)	1,906 (estimate)	1,547	1,917

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Buena Vista crime map

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

Buena Vista crime rates are 8% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Buena Vista are 55% higher than the national average
In Buena Vista you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Buena Vista is safer than 15% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Buena Vista has decreased by 5%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Buena Vista

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Buena Vista is 1 in 178

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Buena Vista is 1 in 53

The chance of being a victim of crime in Buena Vista is 1 in 41

Year Over Year Crime In Buena Vista (per 100,000 people)

Buena Vista police department

Item	Buena Vista	Michigan	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	19	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}
St. Charles, MI	2,101	103	257	359
Zilwaukee, MI	1,754	134	402	535
Reese, MI	1,365	132	445	577
Auburn, MI	1,990	151	513	664
Essexville, MI	3,294	223	755	978
Frankenmuth, MI	5,396	153	919	1,072
Freeland, MI	6,866	294	996	1,290
Buena Vista, MI	6,401	563	1,906	2,469

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Galax, VA	6,402	341	3,944	4,285
Kathleen, FL	6,402	288	1,504	1,791
Millersville, TN	6,403	257	499	756
Hampstead, MD	6,403	297	673	970
Opp, AL	6,405	388	2,357	2,745
Buena Vista, MI	6,401	563	1,906	2,469

Source: The Buena Vista, 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.