12 months through September 2026
Imlay City Crime Rate
Imlay City Police Department reported 13 violent crimes and 26 property crimes in the 12 months through September 2026, for about 3,763 people. That is 3.4 violent and 6.9 property crimes per 1,000 residents.
- Violent crimes per 1,000
- 3.4
- Property crimes per 1,000
- 6.9
- Violent crime vs the year before
- +117%
- Safest in Lapeer County
- 5 of 6
Imlay City against its county and the metro
| Per 1,000 people | Imlay City | Lapeer County median | Metro Detroit median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent per 1,000 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Property per 1,000 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 6.4 |
Medians are across towns with their own police department and at least 2,500 residents.
Crimes reported each month
Violent and property crimes together, as Imlay City Police Department reported them.
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Imlay City crime questions
5 questions
Is Imlay City, MI safe?
In the 12 months through September 2026, Imlay City Police Department reported 3.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, against a Lapeer County median of 1.4 and a Metro Detroit median of 1.5 among towns with their own police.
What is the crime rate in Imlay City?
3.4 violent and 6.9 property crimes per 1,000 people, 10.4 in all, from 13 violent and 26 property crimes reported.
Is crime going up or down in Imlay City?
Violent crime is up 117% from the 12 months before (13 against 6), and property crime is down 28%.
Where do these numbers come from?
The Imlay City Police Department's monthly reports to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program, which Michigan agencies file through the State Police. Counts are crimes reported, not arrests or convictions, and the FBI updates them monthly.
Is there crime data for each Imlay City neighborhood?
Not yet. Imlay City's police publish their totals, not each incident's location, so these numbers are for the whole town.
Source: Imlay City Police Department, reported to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program (Crime Data Explorer). Reports, not convictions.