Shelby Township, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Shelby Township Police Department serves the city of Shelby Township, MI in Macomb County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,498 violent crimes and 2,226 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.1 per 100k residents, which is 44.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 27.7 per 100k, 83.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,498 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents386 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate27.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,226 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,733 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents276 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime59.1A2498106.2-44.4%
Property Crime27.7A2226163.6-83.1%
Rape1.3A1353.5-64.4%
Robbery1.3A235.8-78.3%
Aggravated Assault11.3A38622.3-49.2%
Burglary3.8A21024.0-84.3%
Larceny20.1A1733116.4-82.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft2.5A27622.2-88.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Black or African American 5

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Utica 4 miles
A 39.2
C 176.4
Violent: 33.7% lower
Property: 537.6% higher
Rochester 5 miles
A 23.5
A 31.4
Violent: 60.2% lower
Property: 13.4% higher
Armada 6 miles
A 60.3
N/A 0.0
Violent: 2.0% higher
Property: N/A
Roseville 6 miles
F 325.3
D 247.7
Violent: 450.4% higher
Property: 795.6% higher
Warren 6 miles
D 147.7
B 126.4
Violent: 149.9% higher
Property: 356.8% higher