Sanilac County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sanilac County in MI is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,515 violent crimes and 964 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.8 per 100k residents, which is 39.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 42.3 per 100k, 74.2% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.8 | A | 1515 | 106.2 | -39.0% |
| Property Crime | 42.3 | A | 964 | 163.6 | -74.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 136 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 47.0 | F | 243 | 22.3 | +111.3% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 199 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 42.3 | A | 659 | 116.4 | -63.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 95 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Sanilac County
Sanilac County Sheriff's Office
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