Escanaba, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Escanaba Police Department serves the city of Escanaba, MI in Delta County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,370 violent crimes and 1,252 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 146.1 per 100k residents, which is 37.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 219.2 per 100k, 34.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 DAnnual Rate146.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,370 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate219.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,252 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate211.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,128 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 146.1 | D | 1370 | 106.2 | +37.6% |
| Property Crime | 219.2 | D | 1252 | 163.6 | +34.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.5 | D | 171 | 22.3 | +45.9% |
| Burglary | 8.1 | A | 71 | 24.0 | -66.2% |
| Larceny | 211.1 | F | 1128 | 116.4 | +81.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Male | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone | 0 miles | A 38.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 73.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Manistique | 33 miles | C 103.5 | B 138.0 | Violent: 29.2% lower Property: 37.0% lower |
| Munising | 44 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Norway | 49 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Chocolay Township | 52 miles | A 16.6 | A 16.6 | Violent: 88.6% lower Property: 92.4% lower |