Lansing, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lansing Police Department serves the city of Lansing, MI in Clinton, Eaton, Ingham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 16,208 violent crimes and 16,280 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 215.9 per 100k residents, which is 103.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 239.1 per 100k, 46.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 29 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 | 215.9 | F | 16208 | 106.2 | +103.3% |
| Property Crime | 239.1 | D | 16280 | 163.6 | +46.1% |
| Rape | 8.0 | F | 656 | 3.5 | +126.2% |
| Robbery | 10.7 | F | 839 | 5.8 | +83.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 92.4 | F | 6270 | 22.3 | +315.2% |
| Burglary | 40.9 | F | 3648 | 24.0 | +70.1% |
| Larceny | 120.0 | C | 9521 | 116.4 | +3.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 76.4 | F | 2955 | 22.2 | +244.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 29 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 14 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing Township | 2 miles | F 224.7 | F 461.9 | Violent: 4.1% higher Property: 93.2% higher |
| Dewitt Township | 7 miles | A 58.1 | A 71.0 | Violent: 73.1% lower Property: 70.3% lower |
| Meridian Township | 7 miles | A 41.0 | B 129.9 | Violent: 81.0% lower Property: 45.6% lower |
| Dewitt | 8 miles | B 83.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 61.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Grand Ledge | 10 miles | A 12.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 94.1% lower Property: N/A |