Meridian Township, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Meridian Township Police Department serves the city of Meridian Township, MI in Ingham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,197 violent crimes and 4,170 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.0 per 100k residents, which is 61.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 129.9 per 100k, 20.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 29 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 A
Annual Rate41.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,197 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate129.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,170 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents351 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate111.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,508 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime41.0A2197106.2-61.4%
Property Crime129.9B4170163.6-20.6%
Rape4.6D1483.5+28.9%
Aggravated Assault4.6A26822.3-79.5%
Burglary11.4A35124.0-52.6%
Larceny111.7C3508116.4-4.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.8A29422.2-69.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 29 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 3
Anti-Jewish 17
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Black or African American 6
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lansing 7 miles
F 215.9
D 239.1
Violent: 426.3% higher
Property: 84.0% higher
Williamston 7 miles
B 79.3
A 79.3
Violent: 93.3% higher
Property: 39.0% lower
East Lansing 9 miles
A 42.4
A 94.8
Violent: 3.2% higher
Property: 27.1% lower
Leslie 9 miles
A 52.2
A 104.3
Violent: 27.1% higher
Property: 19.7% lower
Mason 9 miles
A 61.2
A 85.7
Violent: 49.2% higher
Property: 34.0% lower