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Results from our most recent State of Safety survey suggest that Michigan residents are split in their perceptions of crime and safety in The Great Lake State. About half report feeling safe on a daily basis, while half say they worry about their overall safety and security. Gun violence is a main concern among Michiganders, and they're the fifth most likely state in the US to experience it firsthand. 

Meanwhile, violent crime rates in Michigan's 20 safest cities tended to either stay the same or decrease year over year, and half of the cities saw a decline in property crime. 

We didn't have enough data to accurately calculate statewide crime rates for our 2025 report. However, we can turn to our annual State of Safety survey for a look at crime experiences and concerns within The Great Lake State.

Just over half (52%) of Michiganders reported feeling safe in their state, which is up from 43% the previous year and greater than the national average of 48%. They're also more likely to believe crime is decreasing compared to the average American, even though their personal experiences suggest property crime, violent crime, and gun violence are on the rise. Only package theft seems to be declining across the state.

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A higher percentage of Michigan residents experiences property crime compared to the national average, but they're not quite as concerned about it as the rest of the country. Meanwhile, Michiganders' worries are waning when it comes to package theft. 

• 32% of Michiganders reported experiences with property crime in the 8 months prior to our survey. That rose from 28% the year before (US 27%).
• The percentage of Michigan residents who worry about property crime on a daily basis rose from 51% to 53% year over year (US 54%).
• 36% of Michiganders said they experienced package theft in the 8 months prior to our survey, down from 39% the year before (US 37%). 
• The percentage of Michigan residents worried about package theft dropped from 55% to 53% year over year (US 52%).
• 34% said they increased security measures in the 8 months prior to the survey.
• Michigan residents prefer to protect their property with security cameras (43%), guard dogs (28%), and security systems (24%). 

Compared to national averages, Michiganders are more likely to experience violent crime but less likely to worry about it on a daily basis.

• 15% of Michigan respondents reported having a personal experience with violent crime in the 8 months prior to the survey, up from 12% the previous year (US 14%).
• 55% of Michiganders said they're highly concerned about violent crime, up from 47% the previous year but lower than the national average of 59%.
• About one third (33%) of Michiganders surveyed said they regularly carry some form of personal protection.
• Michigan residents prefer to protect themselves with pepper spray (17%), pocket knives (13%), and firearms (11%).

• 16% of Michiganders experienced gun violence in the 8 months prior to our survey (US 11%).
• Michigan respondents were among those most likely to report first-hand gun violence experiences. Only respondents from Georgia, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Maine encountered more gun violence.
• 58% of Michiganders worry about gun violence on a daily basis, which is slightly higher than the nationwide average of 57%.
• 23% use a firearm to protect their property (US 29%).
• 11% use a concealed firearm for self defense (US 15%).
• The number of mass shootings in a year increased from 14 to 15.

For the purposes of this report, the terms “dangerous” and “safest” refer explicitly to crime rates as calculated from FBI crime data—no other characterization of any community is implied or intended.

• 183 cities met the criteria for ranking this year.
• Michigan's #1 safest city for 2025—Kinross Township—reported no violent crimes and a total of five property crimes.
• Berkley, which landed at #12 this year, also reported zero violent crimes.
• Adrian Township was the only city to report zero burglaries.
• Each safest city reported zero murders except for Highland Township, which reported one. 
• The biggest jump on our list is the city of Raisin Township. It bounded 27 spots to land at #3.
• Compared to the previous year, Raisin Township lowered its violent crime rate by 66% and its property crime rate by 51%.
• Lyon Township, Rochester, and Milford decreased their violent crime rates for the second year in a row, while Clayton Township and Grand Ledge decreased their property crime rates for the second year in a row. 
• 5 cities decreased their violent crime and property crime rates year over year: Hamburg Township, Raisin Township, Lyon Township, Rochester, and Berkley.

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