Novi, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Novi Police Department serves the city of Novi, MI in Oakland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,931 violent crimes and 2,529 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.6 per 100k residents, which is 50.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.7 per 100k, 58.6% 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 AAnnual Rate52.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,931 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate67.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,529 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,156 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.6 | A | 1931 | 106.2 | -50.4% |
| Property Crime | 67.7 | A | 2529 | 163.6 | -58.6% |
| Rape | 4.5 | D | 58 | 3.5 | +27.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.0 | A | 194 | 22.3 | -86.5% |
| Burglary | 6.0 | A | 115 | 24.0 | -74.9% |
| Larceny | 57.2 | A | 2156 | 116.4 | -50.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 254 | 22.2 | -79.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northville | 2 miles | A 33.5 | A 67.1 | Violent: 36.3% lower Property: 0.9% lower |
| Wixom | 5 miles | B 75.8 | A 93.3 | Violent: 44.0% higher Property: 37.9% higher |
| Plymouth | 7 miles | A 10.9 | A 21.7 | Violent: 79.4% lower Property: 67.9% lower |
| Wolverine Lake | 7 miles | A 22.6 | A 45.3 | Violent: 57.0% lower Property: 33.2% lower |
| Farmington Hills | 7 miles | B 71.8 | A 80.3 | Violent: 36.3% higher Property: 18.6% higher |