Flint, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Flint Police Department serves the city of Flint, MI in Genesee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 13,068 violent crimes and 7,214 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 379.9 per 100k residents, which is 257.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 204.5 per 100k, 25.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 22 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 F
Annual Rate379.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,068 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents416 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents339 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate159.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,726 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate204.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,214 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,708 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate106.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,360 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate30.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,036 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime379.9F13068106.2+257.7%
Property Crime204.5D7214163.6+25.0%
Homicide5.0F1550.5+847.8%
Rape15.2F4163.5+328.4%
Robbery7.6D3395.8+30.1%
Aggravated Assault159.0F472622.3+614.5%
Burglary61.8F170824.0+157.4%
Larceny106.0C4360116.4-8.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft30.3D103622.2+36.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 22 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Male 2
Anti-White 9
Anti-Female 1
Anti-Heterosexual 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Black or African American 6

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Flint Township 1 miles
D 155.7
F 444.5
Violent: 59.0% lower
Property: 117.4% higher
Linden 1 miles
N/A 0.0
A 96.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 52.8% lower
Otisville 1 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Burton 1 miles
F 194.3
D 228.3
Violent: 48.9% lower
Property: 11.7% higher
Grand Blanc Township 1 miles
C 120.8
A 105.7
Violent: 68.2% lower
Property: 48.3% lower