Burton, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Burton Police Department serves the city of Burton, MI in Genesee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,271 violent crimes and 3,793 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 194.3 per 100k residents, which is 82.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 228.3 per 100k, 39.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 18 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 FAnnual Rate194.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,271 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate61.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents833 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate228.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,793 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents644 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate177.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,736 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents400 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 194.3 | F | 3271 | 106.2 | +82.9% |
| Property Crime | 228.3 | D | 3793 | 163.6 | +39.6% |
| Rape | 6.8 | F | 125 | 3.5 | +92.8% |
| Robbery | 6.8 | C | 69 | 5.8 | +17.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 61.3 | F | 833 | 22.3 | +175.6% |
| Burglary | 30.7 | D | 644 | 24.0 | +27.6% |
| Larceny | 177.2 | D | 2736 | 116.4 | +52.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.0 | B | 400 | 22.2 | -23.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 18 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 5 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 8 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint Township | 0 miles | D 155.7 | F 444.5 | Violent: 19.8% lower Property: 94.7% higher |
| Linden | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 96.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 57.7% lower |
| Otisville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Grand Blanc Township | 0 miles | C 120.8 | A 105.7 | Violent: 37.8% lower Property: 53.7% lower |
| Montrose Township | 0 miles | B 79.0 | A 65.8 | Violent: 59.4% lower Property: 71.2% lower |