Is Pontiac, Michigan a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Pontiac, MI

Is Pontiac, Michigan safe place to live?
Is Pontiac, Michigan a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Pontiac? What is the crime rate in Pontiac city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Pontiac, Michigan is 39% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Pontiac is 264% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Pontiac is 6% lower than national average.
  • You have 1 in 71 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 54 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    1936
    Violent : 840
    Property : 1096
    Total Crime
    39% NAT. AVG.
    77% STATE AVG.
    3258.7 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    264% NAT. AVG.
    196% STATE AVG.
    1413.9 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    6% NAT. AVG.
    36% STATE AVG.
    1844.8 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Pontiac
    Violent crime
    1 in 71
    Property crime
    1 in 54
    Robbery
    1 in 679
    Burglary
    1 in 249
    Assault
    1 in 87
    Car Theft
    1 in 528
    Pontiac : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Michigan 14 31 15 36 37
    In USA 748 1392 749 1529 950
    Pontiac : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Michigan 8 7 6 5 26
    In USA 57 125 189 51 307

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Pontiac
    		Michigan
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 840 1413.9 478.01 387.8
    Murder 13 21.9 7.57 6.5
    Robbery 88 148.1 44.53 73.9
    Assault 689 1159.7 365.06 279.7
    Rape 50 84.2 60.85 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Pontiac
    		 Michigan
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 1096 1844.8 1360.88 1,958.2
    Burglary 240 404 233.09 314.2
    Larceny 743 1250.6 943.32 1,398
    Car Theft 113 190.2 184.47 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison