Garden City, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Garden City Police Department serves the city of Garden City, MI in Wayne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,802 violent crimes and 1,218 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.1 per 100k residents, which is 2.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 82.8 per 100k, 49.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 CAnnual Rate109.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,802 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,218 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents272 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents784 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.1 | C | 1802 | 106.2 | +2.8% |
| Property Crime | 82.8 | A | 1218 | 163.6 | -49.4% |
| Rape | 7.5 | F | 45 | 3.5 | +112.9% |
| Robbery | 3.8 | A | 43 | 5.8 | -35.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.6 | C | 227 | 22.3 | +1.5% |
| Burglary | 11.3 | A | 272 | 24.0 | -53.0% |
| Larceny | 64.0 | A | 784 | 116.4 | -45.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.5 | A | 154 | 22.2 | -66.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park | 0 miles | A 68.4 | B 140.4 | Violent: 37.3% lower Property: 69.6% higher |
| Ecorse | 0 miles | F 220.1 | C 176.1 | Violent: 101.7% higher Property: 112.7% higher |
| Grosse Ile Township | 0 miles | A 9.5 | A 47.5 | Violent: 91.3% lower Property: 42.6% lower |
| Grosse Pointe Farms | 0 miles | A 20.3 | C 152.3 | Violent: 81.4% lower Property: 83.9% higher |
| Grosse Pointe Park | 0 miles | A 35.5 | B 106.6 | Violent: 67.4% lower Property: 28.8% higher |