Safest Cities in Michigan
If you’re searching for the safest places to live in Michigan, you’re not alone—quality of life, peace of mind, and family safety are top priorities. Drawing on recent crime data and rankings, here’s a look 10 of the safest cities in Michigan with populations of 5,000 to 50,000.
These communities are ranked by lowest recent FBI-reported violent crime rate per 100,000 residents.
1. Adrian Township (~6,200 residents)
Violent crimes reported: 2
Rate: ~32 per 100,000 inhabitants — among the lowest in Michigan
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2. Addison Township (~6,650 residents)
Violent crimes reported: 6
Rate: ~90 per 100,000
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3. Grosse Pointe Township (~15,800 residents)
Violent crimes reported: 9
Rate: ~57 per 100,000 — stands out for its exceptionally low rates despite its suburban size
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4. Hamburg Township (~21,800 residents)
Violent crimes reported: 11
Rate: ~50 per 100,000
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5. Hastings (~7,300 residents)
Violent crimes reported: 32
Rate: ~439 per 100,000 — still quite low for a small city
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6. Chelsea (~5,270 residents)
Violent crimes reported: 14
Rate: ~265 per 100,000
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7. Clawson (~12,100 residents)
Violent crimes reported: 18
Rate: ~149 per 100,000
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8. Ann Arbor (~123,000 residents—not in our 5K–50K range but included for context)**
Violent Crime Rate: 302.5 per 100,000 — strong comparison benchmark
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9. Holland (~33,800 residents)
Violent crimes reported: 137
Rate: ~405 per 100,000 — reflects relatively safe, mid-sized community
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10. Harper Woods (~13,900 residents)
Violent crimes reported: 146
Rate: ~1,050 per 100,000 — higher than others listed, but as a counter-example of higher/community comparison
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Why This List Matters
These Michigan communities offer some of the lowest violent crime rates on a per-capita basis among mid-sized cities and townships. Many of them exceed state safety averages and provide great environments for families, retirees, and homebuyers alike.
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