Harper Woods, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Harper Woods Police Department serves the city of Harper Woods, MI in Wayne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,910 violent crimes and 2,957 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 133.1 per 100k residents, which is 25.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 425.8 per 100k, 160.3% above 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 3 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 D
Annual Rate133.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,910 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents467 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate425.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,957 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate59.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate219.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,736 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate146.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents893 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime133.1D1910106.2+25.3%
Property Crime425.8F2957163.6+160.3%
Robbery20.0F665.8+243.1%
Aggravated Assault6.7A46722.3-70.1%
Burglary59.9F30924.0+149.2%
Larceny219.6F1736116.4+88.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft146.4F89322.2+560.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Grosse Pointe Woods 1 miles
A 37.5
B 131.3
Violent: 71.8% lower
Property: 69.2% lower
Grosse Pointe Shores 2 miles
N/A 0.0
A 77.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 81.7% lower
Eastpointe 3 miles
F 223.2
D 232.2
Violent: 67.7% higher
Property: 45.5% lower
Grosse Pointe 3 miles
A 36.4
B 109.1
Violent: 72.7% lower
Property: 74.4% lower
St. Clair Shores 5 miles
B 87.3
A 66.4
Violent: 34.4% lower
Property: 84.4% lower