Saugatuck, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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65%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

51%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

68%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Saugatuck 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 Saugatuck 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 Saugatuck 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 Saugatuck crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Saugatuck_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	732 (estimate)	1,813	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.2	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	56.5	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	31.3	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	341.3	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	175 (estimate)	434	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	184.2	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	963.6	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	231.0	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	557 (estimate)	1,379	1,760

Saugatuck crime map

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

Saugatuck crime rates are 65% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Saugatuck are 51% lower than the national average
In Saugatuck you have a 1 in 137 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Saugatuck is safer than 66% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Saugatuck has decreased by 10%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Saugatuck

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Saugatuck is 1 in 571

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Saugatuck is 1 in 180

The chance of being a victim of crime in Saugatuck is 1 in 137

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

Saugatuck police department

Item	Saugatuck	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}
Douglas, MI	1,107	61	194	254
Beechwood, MI	2,966	151	479	630
Zeeland, MI	5,540	89	552	640
Fennville, MI	1,939	177	562	739
Holland, MI	33,329	384	1,231	1,615
Saugatuck, MI	899	175	557	732

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Rising Star, TX	899	609	3,192	3,801
Wells, TX	899	558	2,926	3,484
Teton, ID	899	274	873	1,147
Candor, NY	899	523	2,367	2,889
Sharpsville, IN	899	379	1,671	2,050
Saugatuck, MI	899	175	557	732

Source: The Saugatuck, MI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.