Saginaw, MI Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Saginaw, MI Crime

Is Saginaw, MI safe?

Saginaw's safety picture is mixed but measurable. Across the 17 neighborhoods analyzed for 2026, 41% earn a Grade A or B — meaning roughly 4 in 10 neighborhoods are considered safe. At the same time, 29% carry a Grade D or F, indicating genuinely elevated risk in those areas. The city-wide safety rating lands at a C (Moderate), while the overall crime grade for Saginaw as a whole is a D, reflecting the outsized drag of its highest-crime pockets. Neighborhoods like St. Stephen's Brockway–Carman (Grade A, median income $61,198) and Adams Boulevard (Grade A, median income $57,441) demonstrate that safe communities do exist within city limits. However, areas such as Fairground, Coulter, and South East Side — all graded F+ — require heightened caution. In short, safety in Saginaw depends heavily on which specific neighborhood you are in.

What is the crime rate in Saginaw?

Rather than a single number, Saginaw's crime landscape is best understood through its neighborhood grade distribution. Of 17 neighborhoods analyzed: 17.6% earned an A, 23.5% a B, 29.4% a C, 11.8% a D, and 17.6% an F. That means nearly 3 in 10 neighborhoods fall into the highest-risk tiers (D or F). The city's overall crime grade of D is consistent with Saginaw's socioeconomic profile — a 34.6% poverty rate, 11.1% unemployment, and a median household income of just $30,845 all correlate with elevated crime nationally. The worst-performing areas — Fairground, Coulter, South East Side (each F+), and Houghton–Jones (D+) — concentrate the city's most serious incidents, while Grade B neighborhoods like Southwest and Northmoor reflect meaningfully safer conditions.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Saginaw?

The three top-rated neighborhoods in Saginaw all earn Grade A or A- and share notably higher median incomes relative to the city average of $30,845:

• St. Stephen's Brockway–Carman — Grade A | Population: 2,286 | Median Income: $61,198 (nearly 2× the city median)
• Adams Boulevard — Grade A | Population: 2,765 | Median Income: $57,441
• Sherwill — Grade A- | Population: 329 | Median Income: $44,952

The next tier of safe neighborhoods includes Butman/Fish (Grade B+, income $38,417), Northmoor (Grade B+, income $42,572), and Southwest (Grade B, income $41,562). Together, these six neighborhoods account for a substantial share of Saginaw's safest residential options. Even Covenant (Grade B-, income $44,315) outperforms the city average on both safety and income. If you are evaluating where to live or visit in Saginaw, these neighborhoods represent the strongest starting points based on current crime data.

Which neighborhoods in Saginaw have the highest crime?

Three neighborhoods carry the lowest possible grade in the 2026 analysis — all rated F+: Fairground, Coulter, and South East Side. These areas consistently show the highest concentration of criminal incidents in the city. Houghton–Jones (Grade D+) and the Cathedral District (Grade C-) round out the higher-risk tier. Together, these five neighborhoods represent 29.4% of analyzed areas graded D or F. The correlation between low income and elevated crime grades is evident here — the city's median household income of $30,845 and poverty rate of 34.6% create conditions that historically drive property and violent crime. Residents and visitors are encouraged to consult the interactive Saginaw crime map for current, block-level incident data before traveling through these areas.

Is Saginaw a good place to live?

Saginaw offers genuine trade-offs. On the affordability side, the numbers are compelling: a median home value of just $42,762 and median rent of $747/month make it one of the most accessible housing markets in Michigan. For buyers and renters on tight budgets, neighborhoods like Southwest (Grade B, income $41,562) and Northmoor (Grade B+, income $42,572) offer a rare combination of relative safety and low cost of living. On the other hand, the city's overall crime grade of D, 11.1% unemployment rate, and 34.6% poverty rate are meaningful concerns. Approximately 29% of neighborhoods grade D or F, so neighborhood selection is critical. Families prioritizing safety should focus on the 41% of neighborhoods rated A or B — particularly St. Stephen's Brockway–Carman, Adams Boulevard, Butman/Fish, and Northmoor. Saginaw can be a viable place to live for those who research specific neighborhoods carefully and weigh affordability against safety data.

How does neighborhood income correlate with safety grades in Saginaw?

The data from Saginaw's 17 analyzed neighborhoods reveals a clear pattern: higher median income strongly correlates with better crime grades. The three Grade A neighborhoods — St. Stephen's Brockway–Carman ($61,198), Adams Boulevard ($57,441), and Sherwill ($44,952) — all sit well above the city's median household income of $30,845. Grade B neighborhoods like Northmoor ($42,572), Southwest ($41,562), and Covenant ($44,315) also exceed the city median. By contrast, the West Side neighborhood, rated Grade C, has a median income of just $28,008 — below the city average. This income-safety gradient is consistent with national research linking concentrated poverty (Saginaw's rate is 34.6%) to elevated crime. When using the Saginaw crime map, filtering by neighborhood and cross-referencing economic data can help paint a fuller picture of long-term safety trends.