West Ishpeming, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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71%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

58%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

73%

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.

West Ishpeming 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 West Ishpeming 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 West Ishpeming 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 West Ishpeming crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Ishpeming_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	624 (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)	149 (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)	474 (estimate)	1,379	1,760

West Ishpeming crime map

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

West Ishpeming crime rates are 71% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Ishpeming are 58% lower than the national average
In West Ishpeming you have a 1 in 161 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Ishpeming is safer than 67% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Ishpeming has decreased by 10%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Ishpeming

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Ishpeming is 1 in 670

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Ishpeming is 1 in 211

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Ishpeming is 1 in 161

Year Over Year Crime In West Ishpeming (per 100,000 people)

West Ishpeming police department

Item	West Ishpeming	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}
Negaunee, MI	4,537	172	322	493
Trowbridge Park, MI	2,190	130	413	543
Gwinn, MI	1,741	166	526	692
Ishpeming, MI	6,433	194	888	1,082
Palmer, MI	394	581	1,846	2,428
Republic, MI	539	659	2,094	2,754
West Ishpeming, MI	2,790	149	474	624

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
North Beach, MD	2,790	173	845	1,018
Rising Sun, MD	2,790	108	647	755
Madison, FL	2,790	158	840	998
Culloden, WV	2,790	55	256	311
Bushnell, IL	2,789	163	970	1,133
West Ishpeming, MI	2,790	149	474	624

Source: The West Ishpeming, 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.