Alarming statistics per city, part V PZ

This article is PART V of a five-part series focusing on ten different types of crimes committed in Michigan over the course of a year, as reported in the FBI’s Annual Crime Report (2021 Analysis). With the 424 cities surveyed, we look at them alphabetically, with an emphasis on OI or Cadillac through Durand. See the link below for previous entries. As more cities are added, the links below will be updated.

Related: Michigan Crime Watch: Alarming Statistics by City, Part One AB

Related: Michigan Crime Watch: Alarming Statistics by City, Part Two CD

Related: Michigan Crime Watch: Alarming Statistics by City, Part Three EH

Related: Michigan Crime Watch: Alarming Statistics by City, Part Four IO

The FBI’s annual crime report contains a tremendous amount of information; we will focus on ten different types of crimes: violent crimes, murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape 1, theft, aggravated assault, property crimes, burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Michigan Crime AZ Part V: Paw Paw vs. Zilwaukee

While not the most populous city within the P to Z range, Pontiac (pop. 59,791) is the metro with the most reported violent crimes, with 769. Saginaw (pop. 47,954) is number two with 707 violent crimes.

However, Warren, the most populous on the PZ list (134,653), is one of the hotbeds of auto theft in the state, with 356 cases reported over a year. Let’s take a closer look at a year in crime, AZ in Michigan, with a final look at PZ.