Michigan Has a New Most Dangerous City
There are always new reports coming out about the most dangerous cities in the county and Michigan. Earlier this month, we reported on a study that named the No. 1…
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Getty ImagesThere are always new reports coming out about the most dangerous cities in the county and Michigan. Earlier this month, we reported on a study that named the No. 1 most dangerous city in Michigan Saginaw. Now, a new study has surfaced that names a different Michigan town the most dangerous in the state.
The new research comes from UrbanSplatter.com. In the study, they state, "If you are looking to move to Michigan, it’s important to know which cities are the most dangerous. These places are plagued by high crime rates, urban decay, and poverty." They add that the cities they highlighted have a "higher than average violent and property crime rate."
The report actually lists four Michigan cities as the most dangerous in the state. On the tally, No. 4 is Flint, No. 3 is Battle Creek and No. 2 is Muskegon Heights. I've seen all of those cities on lists regarding having high crime, so I'm not super surprised. But, what's the No. 1 most dangerous city in Michigan? They give Benton Harbor that honor. The nice thing, though, is that they say just because the city has high crime rates, that "doesn't mean that it is unsafe to live here. There are plenty of safe areas within the city as well as nearby communities." In other words, every city has some dicey areas. That doesn't mean you should give up on the town, especially if you're offered a great job in that area. Just be smart about where you live and how you get around town. Find the full list and reasoning why these cities made the cut here.
Many people factor in safety when it comes to picking a place to live. I personally think Michigan is a pretty safe state, but there are always going to be areas in any area that are less safe than others, so you should know where to be extra careful.
The crew at RoadSnacks.net has released a list of the 10 most dangerous cities in the entire state of Michigan. They start the study with some humor, saying, "Michigan would like to think that the only things dangerous in their state is the Detroit lions' defensive line and driving over the Mackinac Bridge during a snowstorm; but sadly, that's not the case."
To compile the list, the study states that, "We looked at violent crimes and property crimes in cities with a population of 5,000. Folks, the cities that made our list have robberies happening in broad daylight, car jackings, and daily shootings." The study also says that even if your city makes this list, it's not all bad, adding, "We're not saying that there aren't little pockets of goodness in these cities. The neighborhoods and shopping centers in these Michigan cities are not ALL bad. We do recommend that you spend some time studying them before you make a move. And If do you choose one of these cities, you're going to have to be aware of your surroundings at all times."
So, don't take this list as a "bad cities" list. According to RoadSnacks.net, these are just the cities with higher rates of crime, so you have to be careful in certain areas when you're traveling or living there. Read on for the list of the 10 most dangerous cities in Michigan, according to RoadSnacks.net. By the way, Detroit is not at the top spot on this list, which might surprise you. Find the full study here.
10. Highland Park
9. Three Rivers
8. Flint Township
7. Albion
6. Lansing
5. Muskegon Heights
4. Detroit
3. Benton Harbor
2. Kalamazoo
1. Benton Township
The Most Dangerous Cities In Michigan For 2022
This list is via RoadSnacks.net.
