Traverse City, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Traverse City Police Department serves the city of Traverse City, MI in Grand Traverse, Leelanau County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,996 violent crimes and 1,003 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 222.7 per 100k residents, which is 109.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 31.8 per 100k, 80.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 FRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 222.7 | F | 1996 | 106.2 | +109.7% |
| Property Crime | 31.8 | A | 1003 | 163.6 | -80.6% |
| Rape | 6.4 | F | 69 | 3.5 | +79.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.2 | F | 219 | 22.3 | +71.5% |
| Burglary | 6.4 | A | 103 | 24.0 | -73.5% |
| Larceny | 25.4 | A | 839 | 116.4 | -78.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Township | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Kalkaska | 23 miles | A 45.0 | A 90.0 | Violent: 79.8% lower Property: 183.0% higher |
| Manton | 27 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Central Lake | 27 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Cadillac | 33 miles | F 265.0 | C 189.3 | Violent: 19.0% higher Property: 495.1% higher |