Independence Township, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Independence Township Police Department serves the city of Independence Township, MI in Oakland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 739 violent crimes and 864 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.1 per 100k residents, which is 71.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 32.8 per 100k, 79.9% 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 2 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 A
Annual Rate30.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents739 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate32.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents864 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents696 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime30.1A739106.2-71.7%
Property Crime32.8A864163.6-79.9%
Aggravated Assault2.7A10222.3-87.7%
Burglary10.9A10224.0-54.5%
Larceny21.9A696116.4-81.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Marine City 5838 miles
B 74.8
A 24.9
Violent: 148.7% higher
Property: 24.0% lower
Port Huron 5836 miles
F 242.4
C 151.0
Violent: 705.5% higher
Property: 360.2% higher
St. Clair 5839 miles
N/A 0.0
A 55.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 67.9% higher
Marysville 5838 miles
A 30.3
A 60.5
Violent: 0.6% higher
Property: 84.4% higher
New Baltimore 5850 miles
A 58.5
A 25.1
Violent: 94.4% higher
Property: 23.6% lower