Washtenaw County, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washtenaw County in MI is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 21,894 violent crimes and 26,916 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 112.2 per 100k residents, which is 5.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 117.1 per 100k, 28.4% 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 Rate112.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents21,894 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,204 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents623 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,615 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents26,916 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,203 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate94.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents21,145 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,432 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 112.2 | C | 21894 | 106.2 | +5.7% |
| Property Crime | 117.1 | B | 26916 | 163.6 | -28.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 69 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.5 | F | 1204 | 3.5 | +112.4% |
| Robbery | 2.2 | A | 623 | 5.8 | -62.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.9 | D | 5615 | 22.3 | +25.6% |
| Burglary | 11.6 | A | 3203 | 24.0 | -51.6% |
| Larceny | 94.0 | B | 21145 | 116.4 | -19.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.4 | A | 2432 | 22.2 | -48.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
State Police: Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
Ann Arbor Police Department
Ann Arbor, MI
Chelsea Police Department
Chelsea, MI
Eastern Michigan University
Saline Police Department
Saline, MI
Washtenaw Community College
Ypsilanti Police Department
Ypsilanti, MI
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority: Hudson Mills Metropark
University of Michigan: Ann Arbor
Pittsfield Township Police Department
Pittsfield Township, MI
Northfield Township Police Department
Northfield Township, MI