Is Flint Township or Warren Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Warren is safer than Flint Township (Safety Score 38/100 vs 4/100), with a total crime rate of 2,098 per 100,000 versus 5,099 for Flint Township — 59% lower. Flint Township has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Warren has a 69% lower rate.
Note: Warren is 4.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Flint Township — 5-Year Trend
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Warren — 5-Year Trend
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Flint Township, MI
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Flint Township | Warren | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,099.0 | 2,098.0 | +3,001.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 930.1 | 544.0 | +386.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.5 | 5.2 | +1.4 |
| Rape Rate | 52.0 | 76.6 | -24.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 113.8 | 35.3 | +78.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 757.7 | 424.8 | +332.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,169.0 | 1,554.0 | +2,615.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 416.3 | 204.7 | +211.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,284.5 | 997.5 | +2,287.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 468.3 | 351.9 | +116.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flint Township or Warren safer?
Warren is safer with a total crime rate of 2,098 per 100K vs 5,099 for Flint Township — a 59% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Flint Township has a violent crime rate of 930.1 per 100K while Warren has 544.0. Warren has lower violent crime.
About Flint Township, MI
Flint Township, a Genesee County suburb, was once home to the historic Hamady Bros. grocery chain. Situated west of Flint, the township is largely residential with significant retail along Miller Road. With a safety score of 4/100 and a population coverage of 30,751, Flint Township has a total crime rate of 5,099.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Warren, MI
Warren, Michigan, a large suburb north of Detroit, is home to the General Motors Technical Center. Once a farming community, it evolved into a significant manufacturing hub, with a diverse population exceeding 130,000 residents. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 135,843, Warren has a total crime rate of 2,098.0 per 100,000 residents.