Swartz Creek, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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28%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

3%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

34%

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.

Swartz Creek 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 Swartz Creek 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 Swartz Creek 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 Swartz Creek crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Swartz Creek_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,636 (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)	373 (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)	1,263 (estimate)	1,547	1,917

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Swartz Creek crime map

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

Swartz Creek crime rates are 28% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Swartz Creek are 3% higher than the national average
In Swartz Creek you have a 1 in 62 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Swartz Creek is safer than 29% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Swartz Creek has decreased by 11%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Swartz Creek

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Swartz Creek is 1 in 269

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Swartz Creek is 1 in 80

The chance of being a victim of crime in Swartz Creek is 1 in 62

Year Over Year Crime In Swartz Creek (per 100,000 people)

Swartz Creek police department

Item	Swartz Creek	Michigan	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	7	10,515	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.2	2.1	3.3

There are a total of 7 Swartz Creek police officers. This results in 1.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 40.7% less than the Michigan average and 62.3% 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}
Otisville, MI	947	124	0	124
Argentine, MI	2,409	72	243	314
Linden, MI	3,922	72	290	362
Bancroft, MI	454	210	210	420
Lennon, MI	431	0	423	423
Lake Fenton, MI	5,631	149	503	652
New Lothrop, MI	635	0	686	686
Swartz Creek, MI	5,535	373	1,263	1,636

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Pelham Manor, NY	5,535	127	585	712
Franklin Center, NJ	5,536	82	564	646
Duquesne, PA	5,534	413	1,122	1,536
Bessemer City, NC	5,536	249	818	1,067
Weldon Spring, MO	5,536	149	681	831
Swartz Creek, MI	5,535	373	1,263	1,636

Source: The Swartz Creek, 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.