Safety in Van Buren Township

Crime

Crime in Van Buren Township

• Violent crime: 89 reported in the 12 months through September 2026, 3.0 per 1,000 people, 20% fewer than the 12 months before.
• Property crime: 473 reported, 15.93 per 1,000 people, 13% fewer than the 12 months before.
• Who reports: Van Buren Township Police Department, which serves about 29,688 people. Rates are per 1,000 of them.
• In Wayne County: 25th lowest violent crime rate of the 41 towns ranked.
• See Van Buren Township crime month by month.

From the monthly reports Van Buren 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

• Canton1.61 violent crimes per 1,000
• Romulus7.09 violent crimes per 1,000
• Belleville0.78 violent crimes per 1,000
• Huron Township2.18 violent crimes per 1,000
• Sumpter Township2.65 violent crimes per 1,000
• Wayne6.18 violent crimes per 1,000
• Westland4.52 violent crimes per 1,000
• Inkster9.96 violent crimes per 1,000
• Garden City2.79 violent crimes per 1,000
• Plymouth1.42 violent crimes per 1,000