Property and violent crimes are prevalent in these cities in Michigan.
Cities in Michigan tourists should avoid. (Photo: Travel + Leisure)
Cities In Michigan That Should Be Avoided
Violent and property crimes per capita in the cities in Michigan are high. Other cities in Michigan that belongs to those that are deemed dangerous is Benton Township which is found to be the most dangerous city, with the highest rates of both violent and property crimes.
Kalamazoo is also one of the cities in Michigan that is deemed as dangerous. Kalamazoo has the highest burglary rate in all of the cities in Michigan.
According to a published article by RoadSnacks, the violent crime rate in the cities in Michigan as a whole was found to be 2,157 per 100,000 people, while the property crime rate was 4,722 per 100,000 people.
Factors Contributing To The High Crime Rates
In a published article by the Southwest Journal, cities in Michigan such as Muskegon Heights, Detroit, and Flint, suffer from high homicide rates, gang-related activity, urban decay, and poverty.
The factors contributing to the high crime rates in these cities, such as poverty, unemployment, and limited job opportunities.
Additionally, some of the safest cities in Michigan have low crime rates and emphasize community safety and should be visited instead of the risky cities located in Michigan.
The need for proactive community engagement, effective law enforcement, and socio-economic development to reduce crime and improve safety should also be prioritized in these cities in Michigan.
