Crime rate in Dearborn overall lower than last year

DEARBORN, MI — Crime in Dearborn has dropped 10 percent year-to-date compared to August of last year, according to Dearborn Police.

Dearborn police analyzed crime in twelve different categories, including thefts, robberies and others.

The data shows a decrease of 46 percent in thefts from vehicles, 23 percent in robberies, 20 percent in car thefts and 12 percent in serious bodily harm (as of August 8, 2024).

However, crime in Dearborn has not decreased overall compared to last year. Data shows a slight 2 percent increase in thefts and a 24 percent increase in petty retail fraud (mostly due to shoplifting at the Walmart in Dearborn), officials said.

The number of car accidents remained largely the same as last year, with 64 more accidents (2,264-2,200), officials said.

Officials said police also had to respond to a 5 percent increase in calls about mental health issues compared to last year.

“As mayor and lifelong resident of Dearborn, I am eternally grateful to the members of the Dearborn Police Department for their tireless efforts to keep our neighborhoods safe,” said Dearborn Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud. “Under Chief Shahin's leadership, the department has made incredible progress in building trust through successful community policing initiatives, implementing cutting-edge technology, and prioritizing exceptional police training and workforce development.”

Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin said the police department is pleased that its efforts have resulted in an overall decrease in crime over the past 12 months.

“The safety of our residents is our top priority and we will continue our work to ensure the highest levels of safety in our neighborhoods and on our streets,” Shahin said. “The rate of car crashes and reckless driving incidents is appalling and it is up to all of us to make improvements in the coming year.”