Muskegon Heights, MI Crime Rates & Map

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120%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

301%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

85%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Muskegon Heights_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	552	n/a (estimate)	5,172	1,839	2,346
Murder	3	n/a	28.1	7.6	6.5
Rape	17	n/a	159.3	60.9	38.4
Robbery	15	n/a	140.5	44.5	73.9
Assault	131	n/a	1,227.4	365.1	279.7
Violent crime	166	n/a (estimate)	1,555	478	388
Burglary	63	n/a	590.3	233.1	314.2
Theft	284	n/a	2,660.9	943.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	39	n/a	365.4	184.5	246.0
Property crime	386	n/a (estimate)	3,617	1,361	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Muskegon Heights crime rates are 120% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Muskegon Heights are 301% higher than the national average
In Muskegon Heights you have a 1 in 20 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Muskegon Heights is safer than 2% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Muskegon Heights has decreased by 29%

Muskegon Heights crime map

The Muskegon Heights crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Muskegon Heights 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 Muskegon Heights crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Muskegon Heights 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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Daily Crime In Muskegon Heights (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Muskegon Heights for every 100,000 residents. The Muskegon Heights total amount of daily crime is 2.81 times more than the Michigan average and 2.20 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Muskegon Heights, is 3.25 times more than the Michigan average, and it is 4.01 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Muskegon Heights has a daily crime average that is 2.66 times more than the Michigan average and 1.85 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Muskegon Heights (higher is better)

How safe is Muskegon Heights, Michigan compared to other cities in Michigan and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Muskegon Heights is safer than 1% of the cities in Michigan and 2% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Michigan and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Muskegon Heights. Overall, Muskegon Heights is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Muskegon Heights

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Muskegon Heights is 1 in 65

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Muskegon Heights is 1 in 28

The chance of being a victim of crime in Muskegon Heights is 1 in 20

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Muskegon Heights? If you reside in Muskegon Heights, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 65. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 28 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 Muskegon Heights, is 1 in 20.

Year Over Year Crime In Muskegon Heights (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Muskegon Heights is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Muskegon Heights violent crime rates have decreased by 28%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 29% year over year. Total crimes for Muskegon Heights has decreased by 29% in the same time frame.

Muskegon Heights police department

Item	Muskegon Heights	Michigan	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	15	10,515	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.4	2.1	3.3

There are a total of 15 Muskegon Heights police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 32.9% less than the Michigan average and 57.3% less 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}
Ferrysburg, MI	2,979	107	305	412
Twin Lake, MI	1,818	148	421	569
Spring Lake, MI	2,424	168	478	645
Fruitport, MI	1,374	186	528	714
Lakewood Club, MI	1,139	225	641	866
North Muskegon, MI	3,785	105	791	897
Montague, MI	2,461	42	1,141	1,183
Muskegon Heights, MI	10,792	1,555	3,617	5,172

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Frederick, CO	10,791	59	355	414
Fairview, CA	10,789	333	1,610	1,943
St. Albans, WV	10,788	342	2,892	3,235
Atchison, KS	10,798	395	1,899	2,294
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO	10,785	1,610	3,053	4,663
Muskegon Heights, MI	10,792	1,555	3,617	5,172

Source: The Muskegon Heights, MI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.