The year 2022 was notable for crime trends in Michigan, with various changes observed compared to the national averages. Here's an analysis of the current crime statistics.
Michigan had 46,257 incidents of violent crime in 2022, translating to 461.0 per 100,000 people. In comparison, the national rate stood at 380.3 per 100,000, indicating Michigan's higher than average violent crime rate.
From 2021 to 2022, violent crime in Michigan fell by 6.2%, which is higher than the national 1.2% drop.
In 2022, Michigan recorded 695 murders, equating to a rate of 6.9 per 100,000 inhabitants. The nationwide murder rate was 6.3 per 100,000, showing that Michigan has a higher murder rate compared to the country overall.
Michigan had 154,203 property crimes in 2022, which amounts to a rate of 1536.8 per 100,000 residents. The national property crime rate was 1952.8 per 100,000, indicating that Michigan has a lower property crime rate compared to the national average.
The period from 2021 to 2022 saw Michigan's property crime rate rise by 12.4%, compared to the national change of 7.1% increase.
In 2022, Michigan had 26,813 car thefts, marking a 23.9% increase from the previous year. Across the nation, car thefts rose by 10.9%, showing that Michigan's auto theft trend is higher than the national change.
The data includes a "Crime Score" for Michigan, which was 83 in 2022, down from 87 in 2021. While we don't have a national comparison for this score, the decrease suggests an overall improvement in the state's crime situation.
Michigan presents a mixed picture when compared to national crime trends. The state has higher rates of violent crime and lower rates of property crime than the national average. However, it faces challenges with a violent crime rate, murder rate, a more significant change in car thefts compared to national trends.
Note that various factors such as changes in reporting, law enforcement tactics, and socioeconomic shifts can impact crime statistics. Hence, these figures should be interpreted within a wider context when evaluating the crime scenario in Michigan.