Muskegon, MI Crime


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Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the city of Muskegon, MI has been experiencing a concerning level of crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Muskegon is 38.7, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Muskegon are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In addition, the property crime rate in Muskegon is 65.5, almost double the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. As , these crime rates continue to remain above the national average, causing concern and challenges for law enforcement and the community as a whole.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Muskegon violent crime is 38.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Muskegon property crime is 65.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Muskegon, MI Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
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Pop. Miles Data
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Muskegon Heights, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
North Muskegon, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Roosevelt Park, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Muskegon charter, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Norton Shores, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Muskegon Heights, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Muskegon charter, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Norton Shores, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Spring Lake township, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112013
Grand Haven, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019

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Reviews for Muskegon
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If you like 4 seasons, don't mind snow and cold, love beaches and lake life, like to live near an area that promotes festivals, this may just be for  More

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Over 16 years ago

I grew up in Muskegon and it was a great place to live. However, brain drain is a huge problem and the majority of my friends who went to college never came  More

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The beaches and scenery around Muskegon are beautiful (even during the 9 months a year they're covered in snow), so it's a shame the city has become what it is. Jobs  More

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