2024 reported data

Is Van Buren Township, MI safe? Property crime data

A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Van Buren Township using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.

Selected property offense rate 21.01 per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population29,707Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses624NIBRS offense records
TrendRoughly stable2021,2022,2023,2024
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Short answer

Van Buren Township reported 21.01 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024

That rate is #5 by highest rate among 55 validated MI city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates are roughly stable across 2021-2024.

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Trend

Roughly stable

Reported selected property-offense rates are roughly stable across 2021-2024.

+7.1%
2021
19.61
2022
21.20
2023
19.35
2024
21.01

Offense mix

Burglary
42
Larceny/theft
511
Motor vehicle theft
70
Arson
1

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Quick questions

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Is Van Buren Township, MI safe?

This page cannot tell you whether Van Buren Township is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 21.01 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.

What property crime category is largest in Van Buren Township?

The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.

How does Van Buren Township compare with other validated MI city candidates?

Among 55 validated MI city candidates, Van Buren Township ranks #5 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 7.10 per 1,000 residents.

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