Here Are The 10 Safest And Most Peaceful Places To Live In Michigan

Your family’s safety is paramount and it’s of the utmost importance, especially when considering where you want to live. Many of the best places to live in Michigan are also known as the safest, and it is easy to understand why. Whether you’re considering a move or are just curious about the safest places in Michigan, this list has you covered. Based on research done by the FBI, check out 10 of the safest cities in Michigan.

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Only eight of the 141 crimes reported here in 2012 were violent.

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This place is rather large in terms of population, with more than 65,000 residents. But the chances you'll fall victim to crime are one in 90. Not bad at all.

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Only 11 violent crimes were reported here in 2012. Need we say more?

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Yes, this place is quite exclusive as it's one of the most expensive suburbs in the country, but you get what you pay for. There were a total of 474 crimes reported here in 2012, but considering the township's population of just over 41,000, that's not half bad.

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This nautically-themed community should never be confused with its shared namesake in Maryland. Why? Because it's just so safe and peaceful with only 66 crimes that occurred here in 2012.

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This Oakland County community is safe and sound, with only 141 crimes reported here in 2012.

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With only 159 crimes to have occurred here in 2012, you'll feel secure.

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There's only one in 95 chance you'll be the victim of any crime here, and those are pretty good odds when considering the safest places in Michigan.

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This hamlet's got a super low violent crime record - only 10 were reported in 2012.

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On this island haven, you are in safe hands as only 89 crimes were reported here in 2012.

Michigan’s larger cities and tiny towns all have something to offer, but if you’re looking for safest places in Michigan, refer to this list. These FBI stats are from 2012, so they may have changed a bit over the years, but chances are these spots are still some of the safest cities in Michigan. Did your town make the list? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!