Crime & Safety in Muskegon, MI

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

Muskegon has a violent crime rate of 610 per 100,000 residents, 61% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 475.4 per 100,000, robbery at 47.0, rape at 76.3. The murder rate is 11.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,465 per 100,000, 26% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,552, burglary at 384, vehicle theft at 508 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 21 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Muskegon receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent610.4/100K
61% above US avg
Murder11.7/100K
86% above US avg
Rape76.3/100K
Robbery47.0/100K
Assault475.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,465.1/100K
26% above US avg
Burglary384.4/100K
Theft1,552.4/100K
Vehicle Theft507.7/100K
Arson20.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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