Pontiac, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pontiac Police Department serves the city of Pontiac, MI in Oakland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 11,450 violent crimes and 5,772 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 308.7 per 100k residents, which is 190.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 205.3 per 100k, 25.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 FAnnual Rate308.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,450 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents247 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate80.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,955 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate205.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,772 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,218 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate119.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,770 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate40.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents702 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 308.7 | F | 11450 | 106.2 | +190.7% |
| Property Crime | 205.3 | D | 5772 | 163.6 | +25.5% |
| Homicide | 1.6 | F | 61 | 0.5 | +204.0% |
| Rape | 4.8 | D | 247 | 3.5 | +37.1% |
| Robbery | 16.2 | F | 376 | 5.8 | +177.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 80.8 | F | 2955 | 22.3 | +263.1% |
| Burglary | 42.0 | F | 1218 | 24.0 | +74.9% |
| Larceny | 119.6 | C | 3770 | 116.4 | +2.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 40.4 | F | 702 | 22.2 | +82.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine City | 5838 miles | B 74.8 | A 24.9 | Violent: 75.8% lower Property: 87.9% lower |
| Port Huron | 5836 miles | F 242.4 | C 151.0 | Violent: 21.5% lower Property: 26.4% lower |
| St. Clair | 5839 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 55.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 73.1% lower |
| Marysville | 5838 miles | A 30.3 | A 60.5 | Violent: 90.2% lower Property: 70.5% lower |
| New Baltimore | 5850 miles | A 58.5 | A 25.1 | Violent: 81.1% lower Property: 87.8% lower |