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27%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
59%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
21%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleNiles/100k peopleMichigan/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime346n/a (estimate)2,9431,9982,324
Murder1n/a8.56.96.3
Rape10n/a85.164.840.0
Robbery7n/a59.536.666.1
Assault51n/a433.8352.7268.2
Violent crime69n/a (estimate)587461370
Burglary25n/a212.7214.3269.8
Theft209n/a1,777.81,055.31,401.9
Vehicle theft43n/a365.8267.2282.7
Property crime277n/a (estimate)2,3561,5371,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Niles, MI

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Niles is 26.6% higher than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Niles, there were 69 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 587 per 100,000 individuals, 58.7% higher than the national average. Additionally, there were 277 property crimes, amounting to 2356 per 100,000 residents, 20.6% higher than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Niles?

What is the prevailing sentiment among Niles residents regarding the state of crime? A comprehensive survey conducted by AreaVibes, involving 24 respondents, sheds light on this matter. The results were as follows: 33% of Niles residents expressed a notable sense of security, asserting that crime was virtually non-existent in their community, and they felt at ease strolling the streets after dark. While, 67% of those surveyed held a contrasting viewpoint, perceiving a higher incidence of crime, leading them to feel apprehensive about walking alone at night.

Is Niles a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Niles is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Niles has a total crime rate that is 27% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.95 daily crimes (0.19 violent daily crimes and 0.76 daily property crimes) in Niles.

Has Crime in Niles Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Niles has decreased by 3.1% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Niles is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has didn't change by 0%, while property crime has decreased by 3.8%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Niles.

Potential Causes for Crime in Niles

The economic prosperity of a city's inhabitants exerts substantial influence on crime stats. Elevated poverty rates and income inequality can precipitate heightened criminal activity, as individuals may turn to illicit means to fulfill their fundamental requirements. While lower poverty rates could lead to lower Niles crime rates. In Niles, the poverty rate stands at 23.2%, diverging from the national average of 15.1%.

In areas where employment options are limited or where a significant proportion of jobs offer meager wages, the likelihood of heightened unemployment and homelessness increases. Regions facing challenges related to unemployment or inadequate income may become more vulnerable to a surge in crime stemming from economic instability. While low unemployment rates tend to lead to reduced crime in most areas. Niles currently has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. This could be one of many factors that could contribute to a higher or lower crime rate.

Escalating cost of living expenses, encompassing exorbitant housing costs, grocery and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards criminal activities, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Niles, the cost of living is 24.17% lower than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Niles crime map



The Niles crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Niles 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 Niles crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Niles 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

      • Niles crime rates are 27% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Niles are 59% higher than the national average
      • In Niles you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Niles is safer than 14% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Niles has decreased by 9%

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        Daily Crime In Niles (per 100,000 people)

        The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Niles, MI per 100,000 people. In Niles, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.47 times more than the Michigan average and 1.27 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Niles is 1.27 times more than the Michigan average and 1.59 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Niles has a daily crime rate that is 1.53 times more than the Michigan average and 1.21 times more than the overall daily national average.

        How Safe is Niles (higher is better)

        What are the odds that you'll be safer in Niles, Michigan compared to other areas of Michigan, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Niles safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Niles is safer than 13% of Michigan cities, and 14% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Michigan, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Niles. At this time, Niles sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Niles

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Niles is 1 in 171
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Niles is 1 in 43
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Niles is 1 in 34
        How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Niles, Michigan you have a 1 in 171 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 43 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Niles.

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

        An ideal indicator of whether Niles is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Niles has decreased by 6% and the rate of property crime in Niles has decreased by 10%. The total crime rate in Niles has decreased by 9% year to year.

        Niles police department

        Item Niles Michigan National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)2410,515558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.12.13.3
        There are a total of 24 Niles police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 0.1% less than the Michigan average and 36.5% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Michigan

        State Total offenders Michigan /100K National /100K
        Michigan40,460414266
        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

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        Eau Claire, MI763000
        Stevensville, MI1,074152506657
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        Granger, IN30,499134675809
        Berrien Springs, MI1,652189629817
        Edwardsburg, MI1,115221738960
        Cassopolis, MI1,6842967101,007
        Niles, MI11,1685872,3562,943

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        Niles, MI11,1685872,3562,943
        Source: The Niles, 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.