Pontiac, Oakland County

Safety in Pontiac

Who to call in Pontiac, from Pontiac 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
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Pontiac emergency numbers

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

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Fire, crime, medical emergency	Call 911	Notes Police, fire and EMS everywhere in Michigan.
Police, not an emergency	Call Pontiac Police Department	Notes The non-emergency line is on the Pontiac website.
Gas leak, Consumers Energy customers	Call 911, then 800-477-5050	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 Pontiac

Violent crime: 532 reported in the 12 months through September 2026, 8.48 per 1,000 people, 1% fewer than the 12 months before.
Property crime: 828 reported, 13.21 per 1,000 people, 6% fewer than the 12 months before.
Who reports: Pontiac Police Department, which serves about 62,702 people. Rates are per 1,000 of them.
In Oakland County: 46th lowest violent crime rate of the 46 towns ranked.
See Pontiac crime month by month.

From the monthly reports Pontiac 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

Get out

Leave right away and go where you can no longer smell gas. Natural gas has an added odor like rotten eggs.
2

Call from outside

Call 911, then your gas company: Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050.
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

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.

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Questions about safety in Pontiac

4 questions

Who polices Pontiac?

Pontiac Police Department, which serves about 62,702 people.

What number do I call for a gas leak in Pontiac?

Leave first, call 911, then Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050.

Is Pontiac safe?

Pontiac had 8.48 violent crimes per 1,000 people in the 12 months through September 2026, from Pontiac Police Department's reports to the FBI.

What county is Pontiac in?

Pontiac is in Oakland County, Michigan.

Need repairs after an emergency in Pontiac?

Tell us what happened and we route your request to local pros for plumbing, electrical, HVAC and restoration.

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Sources

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

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