Van Buren Township, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Van Buren Township Police Department serves the city of Van Buren Township, MI in Wayne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,169 violent crimes and 2,847 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 106.3 per 100k residents, which is 0.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 119.6 per 100k, 26.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 CAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 106.3 | C | 2169 | 106.2 | +0.1% |
| Property Crime | 119.6 | B | 2847 | 163.6 | -26.9% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 66 | 3.5 | -6.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.9 | D | 393 | 22.3 | +34.3% |
| Larceny | 96.4 | B | 2275 | 116.4 | -17.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.3 | C | 346 | 22.2 | +4.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 2 miles | C 127.1 | A 25.4 | Violent: 19.5% higher Property: 78.7% lower |
| Canton Township | 5 miles | B 70.8 | B 143.6 | Violent: 33.4% lower Property: 20.0% higher |
| Romulus | 5 miles | F 199.5 | C 155.6 | Violent: 87.6% higher Property: 30.1% higher |
| Ypsilanti | 6 miles | F 248.3 | F 263.8 | Violent: 133.5% higher Property: 120.6% higher |
| Sumpter Township | 7 miles | C 114.2 | A 31.2 | Violent: 7.4% higher Property: 73.9% lower |