Crime & Safety in East Lansing, MI

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

East Lansing has a violent crime rate of 222 per 100,000 residents, 42% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 166.4 per 100,000, robbery at 13.9, rape at 37.6. The murder rate is 4.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,232 per 100,000, 37% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 983, burglary at 65, vehicle theft at 172 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 27 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, East Lansing receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: East Lansing vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent221.9/100K
42% below US avg
Murder4.0/100K
37% below US avg
Rape37.6/100K
Robbery13.9/100K
Assault166.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,232.4/100K
37% below US avg
Burglary65.4/100K
Theft982.7/100K
Vehicle Theft172.4/100K
Arson11.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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