Dearborn Sees Significant Drop In Major Crime In 2024: Officials

DEARBORN, MI — Major crime across Dearborn significantly fell in 2024, according to city officials.

The more notable crime decreases across the city included:

• 35 percent drop in home invasions
• 30 percent drop in burglaries
• 25 percent drop in robberies
• 22 percent drop in vehicle thefts

Overall, Dearborn reported a 7 percent drop in crime across the city.

"We have the resources, we have the staff power, and we have the commitment of not only this Administration but also the Council and the (law enforcement) personnel that are here before you as well as out there working each and every single day," Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said.

Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin credited the drop in crime to a fully staffed department (first time in nearly two decades) and officers' use of the latest police technology to blind trust with the public.

The department added 11 new officers, bringing the total count to 188, according to officials.

Among those latest technologies is the department's drone team, which is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by 13 certified remote pilots, according to officials.

The police drones use infrared cameras that help officers see better, especially at night when investigating certain crimes or a search and rescue mission.

Officers have also been using Flock License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras, which helps them track and arrest suspects, according to officials.

The cameras scan license plates across the city in real-time, helping officers track stolen vehicles. The cameras also help investigators in cases ranging from reckless driving to homicide, according to officials.

Shahin discussed the future implementation of the Fusus Real Time Crime Center, which will integrate real-time video feeds from public and private cameras into a centralized hub, allowing officers to monitor, analyze and respond to incidents more efficiently.

Businesses and residents will be able to opt in to securely share access to their surveillance cameras in this police/public partnership, according to officials.

Officers believe the program will strengthen the connection between the public and police, bringing mutual respect and understanding.

"These statistics are definitely an indicator of success but also tell a bigger story of how the City comes together to create strategies that give maximum results, all while doing so in the most cost-effective manner for our taxpayers," Council President Sareini said.