Independence Township, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Independence Township Police Department serves the city of Independence Township, MI in Oakland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 739 violent crimes and 864 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.1 per 100k residents, which is 71.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 32.8 per 100k, 79.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 30.1 | A | 739 | 106.2 | -71.7% |
| Property Crime | 32.8 | A | 864 | 163.6 | -79.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.7 | A | 102 | 22.3 | -87.7% |
| Burglary | 10.9 | A | 102 | 24.0 | -54.5% |
| Larceny | 21.9 | A | 696 | 116.4 | -81.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine City | 5838 miles | B 74.8 | A 24.9 | Violent: 148.7% higher Property: 24.0% lower |
| Port Huron | 5836 miles | F 242.4 | C 151.0 | Violent: 705.5% higher Property: 360.2% higher |
| St. Clair | 5839 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 55.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.9% higher |
| Marysville | 5838 miles | A 30.3 | A 60.5 | Violent: 0.6% higher Property: 84.4% higher |
| New Baltimore | 5850 miles | A 58.5 | A 25.1 | Violent: 94.4% higher Property: 23.6% lower |