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Crime & Safety in Pontiac, MI

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

Pontiac has a violent crime rate of 1,286 per 100,000 residents, 238% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 978.4 per 100,000, robbery at 180.6, rape at 110.4. The murder rate is 16.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,174 per 100,000, 11% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,463, burglary at 527, vehicle theft at 184 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 Violent1,286.2/100K
238% above US avg
Murder16.7/100K
165% above US avg
Rape110.4/100K
Robbery180.6/100K
Assault978.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,174.2/100K
11% above US avg
Burglary526.8/100K
Theft1,463.4/100K
Vehicle Theft184.0/100K
Arson25.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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