Crime & Safety in Pontiac, MI

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Pontiac has a violent crime rate of 983 per 100,000 residents, 159% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 845.2 per 100,000, robbery at 63.3, rape at 53.5. The murder rate is 21.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,658 per 100,000, 15% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 998, burglary at 323, vehicle theft at 328 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 76 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Pontiac receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Pontiac vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent983.1/100K
159% above US avg
Murder21.1/100K
235% above US avg
Rape53.5/100K
Robbery63.3/100K
Assault845.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,657.9/100K
15% below US avg
Burglary322.8/100K
Theft997.7/100K
Vehicle Theft327.7/100K
Arson9.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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