Michigan Burglaries: This County is the Most Burglarized in the State
Finding a safe place to live is of great importance, and Michigan has plenty of safe areas. Of course, there are always areas that experience more burglaries and break-ins than…
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Finding a safe place to live is of great importance, and Michigan has plenty of safe areas. Of course, there are always areas that experience more burglaries and break-ins than others. So, just how common are burglaries in Michigan? The crew at WJMN (UpMatters.com) has analyzed some federal statistics to determine the Michigan counties with the highest burglary rates.
"FBI data from 2021 shows how many recorded burglaries or breaking-and-entering reports took place in a given county," UpMatters.com explains. "The FBI's crime data explorer allows users to search crime statistics based on the location, agency type, state, year, and type of crime. For this story, we will be focusing on recorded burglaries in a given county."
In addition, UpMatters.com looked at metropolitan counties in Michigan. So, what qualifies as metropolitan? According to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, metropolitan counties have an "urbanized area of 50,000 or more population, or are adjacent to such a county and linked to it based on a high degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured by commuting ties."
So, which Michigan county has the No. 1 most burglaries? Let's start at No. 5, which is Berrien county with 125 burglaries. Then, No. 4 is Washtenaw (248), followed by Kalamazoo at No. 3 (295) and Ottawa at No. 2 (360). The county with the No. 1 most burglaries is Kent, which is on the west side of the state. According to UpMatters.com, most of those Kent county burglaries happened during the daytime at a residential location. Find more information and the full list of the Michigan cities with the most burglaries here.
Feeling safe is obviously important. I personally think Michigan is a pretty safe state, but there are always going to be areas in any state that are less safe than others, so you should know where to be extra cautious.
The staff at RoadSnacks.net has put together a list of the 10 most dangerous cities in the entire state of Michigan. They start the study with some humor, saying, "Michigan would like to think that the only things dangerous in their state is the Detroit lions' defensive line and driving over the Mackinac Bridge during a snowstorm; but sadly, that's not the case."
To compile the list, the study states that, "We looked at violent crimes and property crimes in cities with a population of 5,000. Folks, the cities that made our list have robberies happening in broad daylight, car jackings, and daily shootings." The study also says that even if your city makes this list, it's not all bad, adding, "We're not saying that there aren't little pockets of goodness in these cities. The neighborhoods and shopping centers in these Michigan cities are not ALL bad. We do recommend that you spend some time studying them before you make a move. And If do you choose one of these cities, you're going to have to be aware of your surroundings at all times."
So, don't take this list as a "bad cities" list. According to RoadSnacks.net, these are just the cities with higher rates of crime, so you have to be careful in certain areas when you're traveling or living there. Read on for the list of the 10 most dangerous cities in Michigan, according to RoadSnacks.net. By the way, Detroit is not at the top spot on this list, which might surprise you. Find the full study here.
10. Highland Park
The crime in Highland Park is why it's considered to be so dangerous. It's No. 10 on the list.
9. Three Rivers
I didn't expect to see this one, but Three Rivers is considered the No. 9 most dangerous city in Michigan.
8. Flint Township
Flint has dealt with crime issues a bunch. They're No. 8.
7. Albion
This one comes out of nowhere. Did not expect to see Albion at No. 7 on the list.
6. Lansing
Say what? I haven't never felt unsafe in Lansing. But, it's No. 6.
5. Muskegon Heights
Muskegon has always had crime issues. That's why it's No. 5.
4. Detroit
Of course Detroit would be in here. It's obviously the biggest city in Michigan, so it draws crime.
3. Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor has struggled with crime for decades. It's No. 3.
2. Kalamazoo
My uncle lived in Kalamazoo, and I never felt unsafe there. But, it's No. 2.
1. Benton Township
Benton Township is the most unsafe area in Michigan, according to this list.
The Most Dangerous Cities In Michigan For 2022
This list is via RoadSnacks.net.
