These Are 10 Michigan Towns You Should Absolutely Stay Away From

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When it comes to dangerous places to avoid everyone wants to rag on Detroit and Flint.

While these cities suffer from high murder rates, gang activity, urban decay, and poverty, they are not the most dangerous towns in Michigan.

These Are 10 Michigan Towns You Should Absolutely Stay Away From

According to Property Club, these are the 10 most dangerous towns in Michigan

Number 10 - Saginaw

Saginaw has a population of 49,892 and a crime rate of 3,662 per 100,00 people.

This means that Saginaw is 99% more dangerous than other cities in Michigan.

Violent crimes are 46% higher than the national average, and residents have a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime.

In 2020, the city recorded 234 burglaries, 109 motor thefts, and 409 thefts.

Number 9 - Highland Park

Highland Park has a population of 10,978.

The crime rate of highland park is 4,541 per 100,000 people, making the city 94% more dangerous than the national average.

The overall chance of becoming the victim of any type of crime is 1 in 23.

In 2022 there were six murders, 25 robberies, and 164 assaults.

Highland Park suffers from urban decay, and many buildings are left abandoned and in disrepair.

Number 8 - Albion

Albion has a population of just 8,310 and a crime rate of 83% higher than the national average.

In 2022 there was an 83% rise in overall crime, with violent crime surging to an increase of 205% from previous years.

In 2021, there were two murders, eight robberies, and 85 assaults.

However, property crime is the main concern in Albion, with residents having a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim.

Number 7 - Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo has a population of 75,834 and a crime rate that is 166% higher than the national average.

Residents have a 1 in 17 chance of becoming victims of any crime.

In 2021, there were 14 murders, 137 robberies, and 873 assaults.

This makes the chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime 1 in 67.

Number 6 - Flint

Flint’s population is 98,762, and the city has a crime rate of 2,752 per 100,000 people making the city 50% more dangerous than the state average.

In 2021, Flint saw a steep increase in the number of murders, resulting in a 9-year high.

In that year, there were 60 recorded murders, marking a 21% increase from 2020 to 2021.

The overall chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime is 1 in 78.

Per year, Flint averages around 47 murders, 84 robberies, and 827 assaults.

Property crime is also high, with residents having a 1 in 49 chance of becoming victims.

Number 5 - Harper Woods

The city has a population of 15,492, and the crime rate in Harper Woods is 4,057 per 100,000 people, making the city 121% more dangerous than the average city in Michigan.

The chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime is 1 in 108.

In 2021, there were 3 murders, 10 robberies, and 126 assaults.

Number 4 - Jackson

Jackson has a population of 32,188 and a crime rate of 4,179 per 100k, making the city 127% more dangerous than the Michigan average.

The chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84, with seven murders, 33 robberies, and 277 assaults being recorded in 2021.

Number 3 - Benton Harbor

With a population of 8,892, Benton Harbor has a crime rate of 6,365 per 100k people, making the city 246% more dangerous than the state average.

The chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime is 1 in 29.

In 2021, the city recorded two murders, eleven robberies, and 285 assaults.

Property crime is equally problematic, with 69 burglaries being recorded in 2021.

Number 2 - Detroit

Detroit has a crime rate of 6,389 per 100k people making it 248% more dangerous than the state average.

The chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime is 1 in 44, with 330 murders, 1,850 robberies, and 11,565 assaults being recorded in 2021.

Number 1 - Muskegon Heights

The most dangerous city in Michigan is Muskegon Heights. The city has a population of 10,730 and a notoriously high crime rate.

In 2022, the overall crime rate was 330% higher than the national average, with a crime rate of 5,390.

This means that each resident has a 1 in 19 chance of becoming a victim of any type of crime.