Applegate, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

10%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

58%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Applegate 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 Applegate 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 Applegate 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 Applegate crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Applegate_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,516 (estimate)	2,004	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.9	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	58.9	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.9	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	355.5	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	574 (estimate)	457	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	205.2	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,060.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	281.3	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,942 (estimate)	1,547	1,917

Applegate crime map

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

Applegate crime rates are 10% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Applegate are 58% higher than the national average
In Applegate you have a 1 in 40 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Applegate is safer than 11% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Applegate has decreased by 15%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Applegate

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Applegate is 1 in 175

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Applegate is 1 in 52

The chance of being a victim of crime in Applegate is 1 in 40

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

Applegate police department

Item	Applegate	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}
Lexington, MI	1,180	107	107	214
Croswell, MI	2,402	302	86	388
Port Sanilac, MI	654	471	1,593	2,063
Sandusky, MI	2,796	406	1,734	2,139
Peck, MI	617	598	2,025	2,623
Melvin, MI	193	618	2,093	2,712
Deckerville, MI	903	619	2,094	2,712
Applegate, MI	229	574	1,942	2,516

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Crown, PA	229	328	1,947	2,275
Hambleton, WV	229	318	1,429	1,748
Highwood, MT	229	560	2,323	2,883
Dunbar, NE	229	286	2,459	2,746
Arpelar, OK	229	448	2,324	2,772
Applegate, MI	229	574	1,942	2,516

Source: The Applegate, MI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.