Waterford Township, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Waterford Township Police Department serves the city of Waterford Township, MI in Oakland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,025 violent crimes and 3,001 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.6 per 100k residents, which is 27.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.7 per 100k, 62.9% 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 12 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 B
Annual Rate76.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,025 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents616 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate60.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,001 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents578 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,055 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents335 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime76.6B4025106.2-27.8%
Property Crime60.7A3001163.6-62.9%
Rape2.9B1483.5-18.3%
Robbery2.9A545.8-50.3%
Aggravated Assault7.2A61622.3-67.5%
Burglary14.5A57824.0-39.8%
Larceny34.7A2055116.4-70.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft11.6A33522.2-47.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Transgender 2
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 5
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Birmingham 1 miles
A 9.2
A 55.3
Violent: 88.0% lower
Property: 8.9% lower
Bloomfield Township 1 miles
A 13.8
A 61.9
Violent: 82.1% lower
Property: 1.9% higher
Huntington Woods 1 miles
N/A 0.0
A 32.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 47.2% lower
Keego Harbor 1 miles
N/A 0.0
A 36.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 39.4% lower
Oak Park 1 miles
D 138.4
B 145.3
Violent: 80.6% higher
Property: 139.3% higher