Fenton, Michigan Crime Rate

5 years of data (20202024) · Population: 11,808

Key Insights

  • Fenton has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 169.4 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 54.3% from the previous year.
  • Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 5 years of data.
  • Safer than 45% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.07 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
169.4
+54.3% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
2396.7
283 total
vs National Avg
-53%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 20

Murder0
Rape3
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault15

Property Crime: 283

Burglary7
Larceny-Theft266
Motor Vehicle Theft10
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202411,80820169.402832396.7
202311,84513109.802151815.1
202211,94712100.401581322.5
202111,34013114.601781569.7
202011,36913114.302151891.1

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A
Safety Grade for Fenton

Based on violent crime rate of 169.4 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

Crime Trajectory
↕️ Volatile
How is this calculated? →
Safety Percentile
Safer than 45% of cities

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.