Michigan: This is the No. 1 Crime in the State
People talk about crime a lot these days. Michigan is a great state, but we do have some areas where you have to be extra careful. So, what’s the most…
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Getty ImagesPeople talk about crime a lot these days. Michigan is a great state, but we do have some areas where you have to be extra careful. So, what's the most common Michigan crime?
A new study lists the most commonly reported crimes in Michigan. The study, conducted by criminal defense law firm Jorge Vela Law, looked at the latest statistics from the United States Bureau of Justice to find out which crimes had the highest number of reported incidents in Michigan in 2021.
Discussing the data, Jorge Vela, who did the research, said in a statement, "This data provides a fascinating insight into crime in the U.S. While incidents and charges may vary from state to state based on demographics and local laws, it is important to know which crimes are most prevalent in one’s area in order to know what security measures to take."
Michigan Crime
So, what's No 1 in Michigan? The most commonly reported crime in Michigan is simple assault. In Michigan, there were 82,958 reported incidents in 2021 alone. As for the No. 2 most commonly reported crime in Michigan, that's destruction, damage, and vandalism of property with 47,251 reported incidents. No. 3 is all other larceny, followed by aggravated assault (yikes!) and, to round out the top five, drugs & narcotics violations. The latter refers to crimes involving the use, possession, distribution, trafficking and manufacture/cultivation of controlled drugs. That's quite a list of common crimes. It makes sense to me that these would top the list. Find more information via the website for criminal defense law firm Jorge Vela Law.
Many people factor in safety when it comes to picking a place to live. I personally think Michigan is a pretty safe state, but there are always going to be areas in any area that are less safe than others, so you should know where to be extra careful.
The crew at RoadSnacks.net has released 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
9. Three Rivers
8. Flint Township
7. Albion
6. Lansing
5. Muskegon Heights
4. Detroit
3. Benton Harbor
2. Kalamazoo
1. Benton Township
The Most Dangerous Cities In Michigan For 2022
This list is via RoadSnacks.net.
