Melvin, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

13%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

64%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Melvin crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Melvin crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Melvin crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Melvin crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Melvin_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,632 (estimate)	1,998	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	6.9	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	64.8	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.6	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	352.7	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	607 (estimate)	461	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	214.3	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,055.3	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	267.2	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,024 (estimate)	1,537	1,954

Melvin crime map

The Melvin crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Melvin as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Melvin crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Melvin crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Melvin crime rates are 13% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Melvin are 64% higher than the national average
In Melvin you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Melvin is safer than 15% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Melvin has increased by 9%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Melvin

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Melvin is 1 in 165

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Melvin is 1 in 50

The chance of being a victim of crime in Melvin is 1 in 38

Year Over Year Crime In Melvin (per 100,000 people)

Melvin police department

Item	Melvin	Michigan	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	10,515	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.1	3.3

Sex offenders in Michigan

State	Total offenders	Michigan_/100K	National_/100K
Michigan	40,460	414	266

There are a total of 40,460 sex offenders in Michigan. This yields a total of 414 sex offenders in Michigan per 100,000 residents which is 56% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Peck, MI	617	0	166	166
Yale, MI	2,216	420	420	841
Marlette, MI	2,002	270	703	973
Imlay City, MI	3,585	297	863	1,160
Capac, MI	1,858	406	761	1,166
Brown City, MI	1,190	154	1,233	1,387
Croswell, MI	2,402	216	1,471	1,687
Melvin, MI	193	607	2,024	2,632

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Aspers, PA	193	386	2,041	2,427
Pierpont, SD	193	522	2,406	2,928
Schubert, PA	193	275	1,454	1,729
Marquand, MO	193	0	0	0
Bronaugh, MO	193	752	3,606	4,358
Melvin, MI	193	607	2,024	2,632

Source: The Melvin, MI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.