Garden City, MI Burglary Rates and Burglary Maps

Crime Grade's burglary map shows the safest places in Garden City in green. The most dangerous areas in Garden City are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Garden City, MI Safe?

The C+ grade means the rate of burglary is about the same as the average US city. Garden City is in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning 51% of cities are safer and 49% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Garden City's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of burglary in Garden City is 2.102 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Garden City generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of burglary in Garden City may be as high as 1 in 422 in the north neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 576 in the northwest part of the city. See the section on interpreting the burglary map, however, because comparing rates for burglary or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the north parts of Garden City, MI: about 11 per year. The northwest part of Garden City has fewer cases of burglary with only 5 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Burglary Maps

When looking at the burglary map for Garden City, remember that the rate of burglary per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the central part of the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the burglary rate map do not always indicate danger for Garden City residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Garden City has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Garden City has 2, have the same problem. Of Garden City’s 28,914 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Garden City, MI at ISP Reports.

Garden City Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All burglary rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Garden City residents in a standard year.

Individual Garden City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of burglary in Garden City is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Garden City.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
Westland, MI	C-	D	D+	C+
Inkster, MI	D-	F	D-	D
Dearborn Heights, MI	C-	D	C-	B-
Wayne, MI	D-	D-	D-	D+
Livonia, MI	C+	C	C-	A-
Redford, MI	D	F	D+	C-
Dearborn, MI	D+	D-	D+	C
Canton, MI	B	B	B-	A+
Taylor, MI	D	D-	D	C
Romulus, MI	D	D-	D	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Garden City is higher versus other cities of the same size for burglary. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
Gulf Breeze, FL	A+	A-	A-	A
Temple Terrace, FL	B	B-	B-	B-
Temescal Valley, CA	A-	B+	B+	C
Tarpon Springs, FL	A-	B	B	B+
Takoma Park, MD	D+	D	D	C+
Sun City West, AZ	C+	B	B	B+
Sugar Hill, GA	A	A+	A+	A+
Ilchester, MD	B	B	B	A
Huntley, IL	A	A	A	A
Hudson, WI	B+	A-	A-	A+

Considering only the burglary rate, Garden City is as safe as the Michigan state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Garden City, MI average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Garden City schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 9 hours 27 minutes in Garden City. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Garden City, MI

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.