Sylvan Lake, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sylvan Lake Police Department serves the city of Sylvan Lake, MI in Oakland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 86 property crimes. Property crime averages 176.3 per 100k, 7.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate176.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 176.3 | C | 86 | 163.6 | +7.7% |
| Larceny | 58.8 | A | 73 | 116.4 | -49.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 117.5 | F | 7 | 22.2 | +429.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lake | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 90.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 48.4% lower |
| Birmingham | 4 miles | A 9.2 | A 55.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 68.6% lower |
| Bloomfield Township | 4 miles | A 13.8 | A 61.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 64.9% lower |
| Huntington Woods | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 32.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 81.8% lower |
| Keego Harbor | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 36.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 79.1% lower |