Royal Oak, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Royal Oak Police Department serves the city of Royal Oak, MI in Oakland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,594 violent crimes and 2,263 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.9 per 100k residents, which is 60.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 99.6 per 100k, 39.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 12 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 AAnnual Rate41.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,594 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents265 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate99.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,263 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,846 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.9 | A | 1594 | 106.2 | -60.5% |
| Property Crime | 99.6 | A | 2263 | 163.6 | -39.1% |
| Rape | 5.2 | D | 56 | 3.5 | +48.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.5 | A | 265 | 22.3 | -52.9% |
| Burglary | 1.8 | A | 158 | 24.0 | -92.7% |
| Larceny | 82.1 | B | 1846 | 116.4 | -29.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.7 | B | 248 | 22.2 | -29.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 0 miles | A 9.2 | A 55.3 | Violent: 78.0% lower Property: 44.4% lower |
| Bloomfield Township | 0 miles | A 13.8 | A 61.9 | Violent: 67.2% lower Property: 37.8% lower |
| Huntington Woods | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 32.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.8% lower |
| Keego Harbor | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 36.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 63.1% lower |
| Oak Park | 0 miles | D 138.4 | B 145.3 | Violent: 230.0% higher Property: 45.9% higher |