Brownstown Township, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Brownstown Township Police Department serves the city of Brownstown Township, MI in Wayne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,056 violent crimes and 1,426 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.6 per 100k residents, which is 19.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 57.3 per 100k, 65.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate126.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,056 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate57.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,426 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate45.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents964 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime126.6C2056106.2+19.2%
Property Crime57.3A1426163.6-65.0%
Rape3.0B433.5-14.9%
Robbery3.0A175.8-48.3%
Aggravated Assault18.1B28922.3-18.7%
Burglary9.0A23724.0-62.4%
Larceny45.2A964116.4-61.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft3.0A21122.2-86.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Woodhaven 1 miles
N/A 0.0
A 8.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 85.9% lower
Riverview 4 miles
A 57.7
A 82.5
Violent: 54.4% lower
Property: 44.0% higher
Trenton 4 miles
B 72.0
A 60.9
Violent: 43.1% lower
Property: 6.4% higher
Flat Rock 4 miles
C 106.0
B 144.5
Violent: 16.3% lower
Property: 152.3% higher
Southgate 4 miles
F 223.4
C 159.1
Violent: 76.5% higher
Property: 177.8% higher