Flint, MI has safety grade A+, a population of about 95,999, an overall crime rate near 75 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Flint, MI is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Flint, MI for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Flint, MI Crime Rate and Safety Report
Flint, MI crime snapshot: safety grade A+, violent crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate – per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
A+
Very Safe
Violent Crime Rate
1.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Flint, MI demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (80.6% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 72 incidents suggests Flint maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Flint demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Flint, MI Crime Analysis
Based on the data, the most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 58 out of 72 total incidents. Within this category, "Assault Offenses" is the sole sub-category, indicating a concentration of this specific type of assault. Property crime is the second most frequent category, with a total of 13 incidents. This category is further divided into "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" and "Motor Vehicle Theft," each accounting for 5 incidents, followed by "Larceny/Theft Offenses" with 3 incidents. Sex offenses are the least common, with only 1 reported incident categorized as "Sex Offenses." The geoid data provided is "16000US2629000".
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Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
48502
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Safety85.8
Per 1K86
Total Crimes48503
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Safety51.6
Per 1K52
Total Crimes48505
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Safety50.3
Per 1K50
Total Crimes48504
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Safety45.0
Per 1K45
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FAQ about crime in Flint, MI
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Flint, MI.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Flint, MI and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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