Is Warren, MI Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Warren, Michigan reported 397.46 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.73 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 167.90 per 100,000 above that reference, with 549 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Warren, Michigan reported 259.18 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.34 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 66.18 per 100,000 above that reference, with 358 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Warren, Michigan reported 36.92 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.77 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 11.32 per 100,000 below that reference, with 51 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Warren, Michigan reported 917.99 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.83 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 188.98 per 100,000 below that reference, with 1,268 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Warren, Michigan reported 170.86 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.91 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 17.29 per 100,000 below that reference, with 236 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Warren, MI has an adjusted safety score of 40.52 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Michigan. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Michigan workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 51 | 36.92 | 48.24 | 0.77× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 549 | 397.46 | 229.56 |
1.73× national |
| Burglary | 236 | 170.86 | 188.15 | 0.91× national |
| Larceny-theft | 1268 | 917.99 | 1106.97 | 0.83× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 358 | 259.18 | 193.0 |
1.34× national |
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What drives Warren's safety score?
Warren ranks in the middle half of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Michigan, ahead of approximately 50% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 138,128 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Property Security at 46.56, while Community Order is lowest at 28.41. The 18.15-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Aggravated Assault is highest relative to its national reference at 397.46 per 100,000 (1.73× the national rate). Robbery is lowest on the same relative basis at 36.92 per 100,000 (0.77× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Warren, Michigan recorded 1,268 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 51.5% of the 2,462 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 51 robbery reports (2.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Warren, Michigan recorded 549 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 22.3% of the 2,462 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 51 robbery reports (2.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Warren, Michigan recorded 358 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 14.5% of the 2,462 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 51 robbery reports (2.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Warren, Michigan uses a reporting population of 138,128 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Warren, Michigan has an adjusted score of 40.52 points out of 100 versus 68.15 in Sterling Heights, Michigan, a difference of 27.63 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Warren ranks 3 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Warren, Michigan has an adjusted score of 40.52 points out of 100 versus 61.81 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a difference of 21.29 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Warren ranks 3 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warren safe compared to other places in Michigan?
Warren is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 40.52 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Michigan.
What is the crime rate in Warren?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Warren's safety rating?
Warren's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 40.52 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Michigan. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Warren?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Warren?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.