Chelsea, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chelsea Police Department serves the city of Chelsea, MI in Washtenaw County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 174 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.5 per 100k residents, which is 22.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate130.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.5 | D | 174 | 106.2 | +22.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.6 | B | 22 | 22.3 | -16.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 10 miles | B 75.4 | C 150.8 | Violent: 42.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Saline | 10 miles | A 33.8 | B 123.8 | Violent: 74.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Northfield Township | 10 miles | B 95.4 | A 47.7 | Violent: 26.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Pinckney | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Green Oak Township | 17 miles | A 19.9 | A 59.7 | Violent: 84.8% lower Property: N/A |