Crime & Safety in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo's crime rate ran modestly above the national average as of 2026, alongside a real, current improving trend.
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Learn moreCrime runs modestly above the national average
Kalamazoo's overall crime rate ran approximately 15% above the national average, with violent crime 13% above (429.1 per 100,000) and larceny/theft the biggest specific concern (35% above average).
A real, current improving trend
Kalamazoo's crime rate fell approximately 8% in 2024 versus the prior year, part of a broader 5-year pattern of decreasing violent and property crime cited across sources reviewed.
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Key takeaways
- Kalamazoo's overall crime rate ran approximately 15% above the national average as of 2026.
- A real, current improving trend exists: crime fell approximately 8% in 2024 versus the prior year.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly for any specific target neighborhood.
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