Ferndale, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ferndale Police Department serves the city of Ferndale, MI in Oakland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,516 violent crimes and 1,880 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.2 per 100k residents, which is 15.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.0 per 100k, 25.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.2 | B | 1516 | 106.2 | -15.1% |
| Property Crime | 122.0 | B | 1880 | 163.6 | -25.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.6 | A | 183 | 22.3 | -52.3% |
| Burglary | 10.6 | A | 206 | 24.0 | -55.8% |
| Larceny | 84.9 | B | 1422 | 116.4 | -27.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.5 | C | 242 | 22.2 | +19.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Ridge | 1 miles | F 233.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 158.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Hazel Park | 1 miles | D 135.3 | C 182.6 | Violent: 50.0% higher Property: 49.6% higher |
| Berkley | 4 miles | A 20.2 | A 74.0 | Violent: 77.6% lower Property: 39.3% lower |
| Highland Park | 4 miles | F 422.8 | D 246.7 | Violent: 368.8% higher Property: 102.1% higher |
| Madison Heights | 4 miles | C 102.7 | B 141.7 | Violent: 13.9% higher Property: 16.1% higher |