Wedgewood, MI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

64%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

49%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

67%

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.

Wedgewood 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 Wedgewood 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 Wedgewood 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 Wedgewood crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Wedgewood_{/100k people}	Michigan_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	810 (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)	185 (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)	625 (estimate)	1,547	1,917

Wedgewood crime map

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

Wedgewood crime rates are 64% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Wedgewood are 49% lower than the national average
In Wedgewood you have a 1 in 124 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Wedgewood is safer than 66% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Wedgewood has not changed

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Wedgewood

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Wedgewood is 1 in 542

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Wedgewood is 1 in 161

The chance of being a victim of crime in Wedgewood is 1 in 124

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

Wedgewood police department

Item	Wedgewood	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}
Manton, MI	1,228	140	209	349
Hardwood Acres, MI	708	319	1,082	1,401
Caberfae, MI	64	481	1,628	2,109
Boon, MI	93	491	1,663	2,154
Cadillac, MI	10,462	369	1,827	2,196
Lake City, MI	729	518	1,755	2,273
Le Roy, MI	269	561	1,900	2,461
Wedgewood, MI	243	185	625	810

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Cressey, CA	243	733	3,354	4,087
McNeal, AZ	243	516	2,268	2,784
Koyuk, AK	243	1,173	3,033	4,206
Jakin, GA	243	429	2,220	2,648
Malcolm, AL	243	653	2,746	3,398
Wedgewood, MI	243	185	625	810

Source: The Wedgewood, 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.