Madison Heights, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Madison Heights Police Department serves the city of Madison Heights, MI in Oakland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,939 violent crimes and 2,664 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.7 per 100k residents, which is 3.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 141.7 per 100k, 13.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 C
Annual Rate102.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,939 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents247 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate141.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,664 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents331 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate106.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,989 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate21.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents337 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime102.7C1939106.2-3.3%
Property Crime141.7B2664163.6-13.4%
Robbery3.5A705.8-39.2%
Aggravated Assault17.7B24722.3-20.4%
Burglary14.2A33124.0-41.0%
Larceny106.3C1989116.4-8.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft21.3C33722.2-4.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Female 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Other Religion 1
Anti-Black or African American 5

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Clawson 2 miles
B 71.9
A 80.9
Violent: 30.0% lower
Property: 42.9% lower
Troy 4 miles
A 47.0
B 122.6
Violent: 54.3% lower
Property: 13.5% lower
Pleasant Ridge 4 miles
F 233.5
N/A 0.0
Violent: 127.3% higher
Property: N/A
Berkley 4 miles
A 20.2
A 74.0
Violent: 80.4% lower
Property: 47.8% lower
Hazel Park 4 miles
D 135.3
C 182.6
Violent: 31.7% higher
Property: 28.9% higher