Oakland County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Oakland County in MI is served by 55 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 57,117 violent crimes and 59,104 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.5 per 100k residents, which is 50.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 73.2 per 100k, 55.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57,117 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,713 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,290 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,125 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate73.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents59,104 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,530 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents43,393 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,859 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.5 | A | 57117 | 106.2 | -50.6% |
| Property Crime | 73.2 | A | 59104 | 163.6 | -55.3% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 157 | 0.5 | -79.9% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 1713 | 3.5 | -64.1% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 1290 | 5.8 | -80.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.1 | A | 9125 | 22.3 | -50.2% |
| Burglary | 11.8 | A | 7530 | 24.0 | -50.9% |
| Larceny | 52.0 | A | 43393 | 116.4 | -55.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.3 | A | 7859 | 22.2 | -58.1% |