Sterling Heights, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sterling Heights Police Department serves the city of Sterling Heights, MI in Macomb County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,610 violent crimes and 6,478 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.1 per 100k residents, which is 8.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.5 per 100k, 47.1% 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 54 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 CRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 97.1 | C | 7610 | 106.2 | -8.6% |
| Property Crime | 86.5 | A | 6478 | 163.6 | -47.1% |
| Rape | 2.3 | A | 155 | 3.5 | -35.5% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 100 | 5.8 | -60.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.1 | A | 886 | 22.3 | -45.5% |
| Burglary | 7.6 | A | 478 | 24.0 | -68.4% |
| Larceny | 68.3 | A | 4989 | 116.4 | -41.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.9 | A | 983 | 22.2 | -55.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 54 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 5 |
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 9 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 4 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 27 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica | 3 miles | A 39.2 | C 176.4 | Violent: 59.6% lower Property: 103.9% higher |
| Fraser | 5 miles | B 90.3 | C 187.6 | Violent: 7.0% lower Property: 116.9% higher |
| Clinton Township | 5 miles | D 128.3 | B 124.2 | Violent: 32.1% higher Property: 43.6% higher |
| Shelby Township | 6 miles | A 59.1 | A 27.7 | Violent: 39.2% lower Property: 68.0% lower |
| Madison Heights | 7 miles | C 102.7 | B 141.7 | Violent: 5.8% higher Property: 63.8% higher |