Oak Park, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Oak Park Police Department serves the city of Oak Park, MI in Oakland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,948 violent crimes and 2,606 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 138.4 per 100k residents, which is 30.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 145.3 per 100k, 11.2% 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 3 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 DAnnual Rate138.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,948 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents322 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,606 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents599 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate107.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,456 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents534 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 138.4 | D | 1948 | 106.2 | +30.3% |
| Property Crime | 145.3 | B | 2606 | 163.6 | -11.2% |
| Rape | 6.9 | F | 64 | 3.5 | +95.7% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 65 | 5.8 | -40.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.8 | C | 322 | 22.3 | -6.7% |
| Burglary | 13.8 | A | 599 | 24.0 | -42.4% |
| Larceny | 107.2 | C | 1456 | 116.4 | -7.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.2 | C | 534 | 22.2 | +9.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 0 miles | A 9.2 | A 55.3 | Violent: 93.3% lower Property: 61.9% lower |
| Bloomfield Township | 0 miles | A 13.8 | A 61.9 | Violent: 90.1% lower Property: 57.4% lower |
| Huntington Woods | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 32.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 77.9% lower |
| Keego Harbor | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 36.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 74.7% lower |
| Royal Oak | 0 miles | A 41.9 | A 99.6 | Violent: 69.7% lower Property: 31.5% lower |