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There are always new reports coming out about the most dangerous cities in the county and Michigan. Earlier this month, we reported on a study that named the No. 1 most dangerous city in Michigan Saginaw. Now, a new study has surfaced that names a different Michigan town the most dangerous in the state.

The new research comes from UrbanSplatter.com. In the study, they state, “If you are looking to move to Michigan, it’s important to know which cities are the most dangerous. These places are plagued by high crime rates, urban decay, and poverty.” They add that the cities they highlighted have a “higher than average violent and property crime rate.”

The report actually lists four Michigan cities as the most dangerous in the state. On the tally, No. 4 is Flint, No. 3 is Battle Creek and No. 2 is Muskegon Heights. I’ve seen all of those cities on lists regarding having high crime, so I’m not super surprised. But, what’s the No. 1 most dangerous city in Michigan? They give Benton Harbor that honor. The nice thing, though, is that they say just because the city has high crime rates, that “doesn’t mean that it is unsafe to live here. There are plenty of safe areas within the city as well as nearby communities.” In other words, every city has some dicey areas. That doesn’t mean you should give up on the town, especially if you’re offered a great job in that area. Just be smart about where you live and how you get around town. Find the full list and reasoning why these cities made the cut here.

Michigan: These Are the Most Dangerous Areas of the State

  • 10. Highland Park

    Highland Park, MI Crime Report, 2022

    The latest crime statistics for Highland Park from FBI data. Includes murder, violent, and property crime rates for Highland Park

  • 9. Three Rivers

    Three Rivers, MI Crime Report, 2022

    The latest crime statistics for Three Rivers from FBI data. Includes murder, violent, and property crime rates for Three Rivers

  • 8. Flint Township

    Flint Charter Township, MI | Home

    Charter Township of Flint | 1490 S. Dye Road Flint, MI 48532

  • 7. Albion

    Albion, MI Crime Report, 2022

    The latest crime statistics for Albion from FBI data. Includes murder, violent, and property crime rates for Albion

  • 6. Lansing

    Lansing, MI Crime Report, 2022

    The latest crime statistics for Lansing from FBI data. Includes murder, violent, and property crime rates for Lansing

  • 5. Muskegon Heights

    Muskegon Heights, MI Crime Report, 2022

    The latest crime statistics for Muskegon Heights from FBI data. Includes murder, violent, and property crime rates for Muskegon Heights

  • 4. Detroit

    Detroit, MI Crime Report, 2022

    The latest crime statistics for Detroit from FBI data. Includes murder, violent, and property crime rates for Detroit

  • 3. Benton Harbor

    Benton Harbor, MI Crime Report, 2022

    The latest crime statistics for Benton Harbor from FBI data. Includes murder, violent, and property crime rates for Benton Harbor

  • 2. Kalamazoo

    Kalamazoo, MI Crime Report, 2022

    The latest crime statistics for Kalamazoo from FBI data. Includes murder, violent, and property crime rates for Kalamazoo

  • 1. Benton Township

    Benton Township | Cheboygan County, Michigan

    Benton Township is located in northeast Cheboygan County, in the northern tip of the lower peninsula. We are a General Law Township established in 1871. We are approximately 62.5 square miles and an approximate population of 3,206 all rural. Our website was created to keep our residents informed with the latest information which will be updated monthly.

  • The Most Dangerous Cities In Michigan For 2022

    This list is via RoadSnacks.net.

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