Dearborn Heights, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dearborn Heights Police Department serves the city of Dearborn Heights, MI in Wayne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,267 violent crimes and 4,432 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 166.1 per 100k residents, which is 56.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 112.3 per 100k, 31.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 20 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 166.1 | D | 5267 | 106.2 | +56.4% |
| Property Crime | 112.3 | B | 4432 | 163.6 | -31.3% |
| Homicide | 1.6 | F | 4 | 0.5 | +205.9% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 113 | 3.5 | -53.9% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 119 | 5.8 | -44.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 44.0 | F | 1157 | 22.3 | +97.5% |
| Burglary | 30.9 | D | 812 | 24.0 | +28.7% |
| Larceny | 53.7 | A | 2731 | 116.4 | -53.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.7 | D | 857 | 22.2 | +24.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 20 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 3 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 6 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 8 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkster | 1 miles | F 221.4 | C 158.2 | Violent: 33.3% higher Property: 40.8% higher |
| Allen Park | 2 miles | A 68.4 | B 140.4 | Violent: 58.8% lower Property: 25.0% higher |
| Ecorse | 2 miles | F 220.1 | C 176.1 | Violent: 32.5% higher Property: 56.7% higher |
| Garden City | 2 miles | C 109.1 | A 82.8 | Violent: 34.3% lower Property: 26.3% lower |
| Grosse Ile Township | 2 miles | A 9.5 | A 47.5 | Violent: 94.3% lower Property: 57.7% lower |