Shields, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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42%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

18%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

47%

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.

Shields 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 Shields 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 Shields 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 Shields crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Shields_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,229 (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)	294 (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)	935 (estimate)	1,379	1,760

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Shields crime map

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

Shields crime rates are 42% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Shields are 18% lower than the national average
In Shields you have a 1 in 82 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Shields is safer than 32% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Shields has decreased by 10%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Shields

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Shields is 1 in 340

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Shields is 1 in 107

The chance of being a victim of crime in Shields is 1 in 82

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

Shields police department

Item	Shields	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}
Burt, MI	1,365	138	439	577
Essexville, MI	3,294	30	549	579
Auburn, MI	1,990	144	457	601
Hemlock, MI	1,042	160	507	667
Zilwaukee, MI	1,754	175	555	730
St. Charles, MI	2,101	463	309	772
Midland, MI	41,922	122	656	777
Shields, MI	7,301	294	935	1,229

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Devils Lake, ND	7,302	244	1,614	1,858
Carneys Point, NJ	7,302	247	1,620	1,867
Paloma Creek South, TX	7,299	130	681	811
Longboat Key, FL	7,299	0	414	414
Northport, NY	7,297	124	559	683
Shields, MI	7,301	294	935	1,229

Source: The Shields, 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.