Highland Park, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Highland Park Police Department serves the city of Highland Park, MI in Wayne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,122 violent crimes and 1,719 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 422.8 per 100k residents, which is 298.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 246.7 per 100k, 50.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 50 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 FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 422.8 | F | 2122 | 106.2 | +298.1% |
Property Crime | 246.7 | D | 1719 | 163.6 | +50.8% |
Rape | 11.8 | F | 64 | 3.5 | +232.2% |
Robbery | 58.7 | F | 136 | 5.8 | +909.5% |
Aggravated Assault | 164.4 | F | 782 | 22.3 | +638.8% |
Burglary | 47.0 | F | 281 | 24.0 | +95.5% |
Larceny | 129.2 | C | 949 | 116.4 | +11.0% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 58.7 | F | 428 | 22.2 | +164.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 50 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Arab | 1 |
Anti-Male | 1 |
Anti-White | 4 |
Anti-Female | 4 |
Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Anti-Transgender | 2 |
Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
Anti-Black or African American | 35 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hazel Park | 4 miles | D 135.3 | C 182.6 | Violent: 68.0% lower Property: 26.0% lower |
Ferndale | 4 miles | B 90.2 | B 122.0 | Violent: 78.7% lower Property: 50.5% lower |
Pleasant Ridge | 5 miles | F 233.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 44.8% lower Property: N/A |
Detroit | 6 miles | F 396.4 | F 426.2 | Violent: 6.2% lower Property: 72.8% higher |
Center Line | 6 miles | A 60.1 | C 156.3 | Violent: 85.8% lower Property: 36.6% lower |