Palmer, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

22%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

76%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

11%

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.

Palmer 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 Palmer 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 Palmer 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 Palmer crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Palmer_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,828 (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)	653 (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)	2,176 (estimate)	1,537	1,954

Palmer crime map

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

Palmer crime rates are 22% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Palmer are 76% higher than the national average
In Palmer you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Palmer is safer than 13% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Palmer has increased by 9%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Palmer

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Palmer is 1 in 154

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Palmer is 1 in 46

The chance of being a victim of crime in Palmer is 1 in 36

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

Palmer police department

Item	Palmer	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}
Harvey, MI	3,637	158	528	687
Trowbridge Park, MI	2,190	167	556	723
Negaunee, MI	4,537	150	645	795
West Ishpeming, MI	2,790	186	620	806
Marquette, MI	20,631	196	680	876
Ishpeming, MI	6,433	243	729	972
Gwinn, MI	1,741	230	765	995
Palmer, MI	394	653	2,176	2,828

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Peter, UT	394	160	1,251	1,410
Anderson, NJ	394	239	1,666	1,905
Putney, VT	394	206	1,553	1,759
Bishop, GA	394	327	1,509	1,836
Benton Ridge, OH	394	353	2,138	2,491
Palmer, MI	394	653	2,176	2,828

Source: The Palmer, 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.