Sanilac County, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Sanilac County in MI is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 602 violent crimes and 468 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.7 per 100k residents, which is -35.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.2 per 100k, -70.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 A
Annual Rate68.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents602 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate49.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate48.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents468 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate48.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents389 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime68.7A602106.2-35.3%
Property Crime48.2A468163.6-70.6%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A373.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A35.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault49.4F8222.3+121.8%
Burglary0.0A5324.0-100.0%
Larceny48.2A389116.4-58.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A2422.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Croswell Police Department

Croswell, MI

Lexington Police Department

Lexington, MI

Marlette Police Department

Marlette, MI

Peck Police Department

Peck, MI

Sandusky Police Department

Sandusky, MI