For the sixth year in a row, Sterling Heights has been named the safest big city in Michigan.

The FBI’s annual report found the city’s was listed as the safest area with a population over 100,000 in both property and violent crimes for 2024. In addition, the FBI ranked Sterling Heights as the safest overall in the state.

The ongoing success is tied to the city’s proactive law enforcement practices, joint efforts between residents and police, and initiatives to improve local communities.

In a news release issued late Monday, Mayor Michael Taylor called the the honor “evidence of of what we call the Sterling Standard.”

“This distinction is a result of the hard work and professionalism of our police department, as well as the strong partnership they’ve built with our residents,” Taylor sa

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