Washtenaw County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washtenaw County in MI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,564 violent crimes and 16,933 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 117.2 per 100k residents, which is +10.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 126.2 per 100k, -22.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 CAnnual Rate117.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,564 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents628 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents385 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,524 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate126.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,933 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,783 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,784 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,303 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 117.2 | C | 11564 | 106.2 | +10.3% |
| Property Crime | 126.2 | B | 16933 | 163.6 | -22.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 27 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.5 | F | 628 | 3.5 | +139.0% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 385 | 5.8 | -58.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.1 | D | 2524 | 22.3 | +21.9% |
| Burglary | 12.1 | A | 1783 | 24.0 | -49.6% |
| Larceny | 103.4 | B | 13784 | 116.4 | -11.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.7 | A | 1303 | 22.2 | -51.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ann Arbor Police Department
Ann Arbor, MI
Chelsea Police Department
Chelsea, MI
Saline Police Department
Saline, MI
Ypsilanti Police Department
Ypsilanti, MI
Pittsfield Township Police Department
Pittsfield Township, MI
Northfield Township Police Department
Northfield Township, MI