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Brownstown Township, Wayne County

Safety in Brownstown Township

Who to call in Brownstown Township, from Brownstown Township Police Department to the gas and power lines for your utilities, and the town's crime in the last 12 reported months.

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  • Crime from police reports to the FBI
  • Storm, fire and CO steps

Quick reference

Brownstown Township emergency numbers

Gas and power lines are for the companies the state's service maps place in Brownstown Township.

Fire, crime, medical emergency Call 911 Notes Police, fire and EMS everywhere in Michigan.
Police, not an emergency Call Brownstown Township Police Department Notes The non-emergency line is on the Brownstown Township website.
Gas leak, DTE Energy customers Call 911, then (800) 947-5000 Notes Leave the building first and call from outside.
Power out or a line down, DTE Energy Call (800) 477-4747 Notes Stay at least 25 feet from downed lines. Call 911 if anyone is in danger.
Poisoning (people) Call 1-800-222-1222 Notes Poison Help line, confidential, any hour.
Mental health or suicide crisis Call Call or text 988 Notes 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Food, housing or utility help Call 211 Notes Michigan 211 connects you with local programs.
Before digging in your yard Call 811 Notes MISS DIG marks underground utility lines.

Crime

Crime in Brownstown Township

  • Violent crime: 55 reported in the 12 months through July 2026, 1.68 per 1,000 people, 8% fewer than the 12 months before.
  • Property crime: 175 reported, 5.35 per 1,000 people, 14% fewer than the 12 months before.
  • Who reports: Brownstown Township Police Department, which serves about 32,695 people. Rates are per 1,000 of them.
  • In Wayne County: 15th lowest violent crime rate of the 41 towns ranked.
  • See Brownstown Township crime month by month.

From the monthly reports Brownstown Township Police Department sends the FBI. A rate counts the crimes reported, not every crime that happened.

Gas leaks

What to do if you smell gas

  1. 1

    Get out

    Leave right away and go where you can no longer smell gas. Natural gas has an added odor like rotten eggs.

  2. 2

    Call from outside

    Call 911, then your gas company: DTE Energy at (800) 947-5000.

  3. 3

    Do not make sparks

    No matches, lighters, switches, phones, doorbells or garage door openers near the leak, and do not go back in until the utility says it is safe.

  4. 4

    Repair with a pro

    After the utility makes it safe, hire a licensed pro for the gas line repair.

Carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide safety

  • Put CO detectors on every level and near sleeping areas, and test them monthly.
  • Know the signs: headache, dizziness, nausea, tiredness and confusion. People who are asleep may not notice.
  • If the alarm sounds, get everyone to fresh air, call 911 and stay out until the fire department says it is safe.
  • Run generators outside, at least 20 feet from doors, windows and air intakes, never in a garage.
  • Have the furnace, boiler and water heater checked every year.

Fire safety

Home fire safety checklist

  • Smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level, basement included.
  • Test alarms monthly and replace each alarm every 10 years.
  • Clean the dryer vent to cut lint buildup.
  • Have flickering lights and warm outlets looked at by an electrician.

Safety in nearby towns

Questions about safety in Brownstown Township

4 questions

Who polices Brownstown Township?
Brownstown Township Police Department, which serves about 32,695 people.
What number do I call for a gas leak in Brownstown Township?
Leave first, call 911, then DTE Energy at (800) 947-5000.
Is Brownstown Township safe?
Brownstown Township had 1.68 violent crimes per 1,000 people in the 12 months through July 2026, from Brownstown Township Police Department's reports to the FBI.
What county is Brownstown Township in?
Brownstown Township is in Wayne County, Michigan.

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Sources

Updated October 2026. Rules and procedures change; confirm with the responsible office before a decision.

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