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Detroit Crime Data

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Crime Map & Safety Report

An independent, evidence-based guide to crime and safety across Detroit, built from Detroit Police Department incident data and U.S. Census figures.

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3,731,490Residents
135Crime index (100 = U.S. avg)
99thPercentile vs. U.S. cities

At a glance

Your real-world odds in Detroit

Estimated annual chance of being affected, calibrated against national benchmark rates.

1 in 97
Violent crime odds / year
172% above the national average
1 in 17
Property crime odds / year
229% above the national average
35% above the national average
Overall crime vs. national
72,227
Incidents analyzed
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Crime map

Where crime happens in Detroit

Warmer blocks report more crime relative to the rest of the city.

Reported Detroit Police Department incidents, shaded by intensity. Open the full map for a larger view.
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Latest reports

Recent crime in Detroit

The newest reported incidents across the city.

  • Assault

    Pembroke Ave & Fielding St, Detroit, MI 48219

    AGGRAVATED / FELONIOUS ASSAULT

  • Weapons

    Hartwell St & W Chicago St, Detroit, MI 48228

    WEAPONS OFFENSE - CONCEALED

  • Assault

    Roseberry St & Rosemary Ave, Detroit, MI 48213

    AGGRAVATED / FELONIOUS ASSAULT

  • Shooting

    Cathedral St & Rosemont Ave, Detroit, MI 48228

    NON-FATAL SHOOTING

  • Theft

    Gateshead Dr & Gateshead St, Detroit, MI 48236

    LARCENY - PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

  • Arrest

    Warwick St & Plymouth Rd, Detroit, MI 48228

    OBSTRUCTING POLICE

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Neighborhoods

Safest & highest-crime Detroit areas

Every neighborhood graded A to F. Tap one for its own map and recent incidents.

Safest neighborhoods

Belle IsleA6 residentsSherwood ForestA-1,115 residentsRosedaleA-13,756 residentsMcNichols EvergreenA-435 residents

Highest-crime neighborhoods

DouglassF518 residentsNorthwest GoldbergF1,260 residentsElmwood ParkF6,400 residentsHerman KieferF1,111 residents

Trend

Reported crime over the past year

May: 6,722Jun: 6,826Jul: 7,053Aug: 6,819Sep: 6,169Oct: 6,318Nov: 5,769Dec: 5,208Jan: 4,812Feb: 4,641Mar: 5,638Apr: 176
MayLatest month up 21.5% vs. prior monthApr

Explore

Dig into the data

Explore Detroit crime and safety in detail:

Detroit Crime Map InteractiveSee where crime concentrates block by block.Detroit Crime Rate StatisticsViolent & property rates vs. the U.S. average.Crime by Type BreakdownTheft, vehicle theft, assault, robbery & more.Neighborhood Rankings A–F gradesSafest and highest-crime Detroit neighborhoods.

Overview

Understanding crime in Detroit

Detroit carries a heavy national reputation, but the city on the ground is far more uneven and far more nuanced than the shorthand suggests. A revitalized downtown and Midtown, the riverfront, and stable enclaves like Indian Village, Palmer Woods, and the city's edge neighborhoods sit alongside east- and west-side districts that have borne the brunt of decades of disinvestment. Vacancy, lot conditions, and block-by-block stability shape risk here as much as anything.

We combine Detroit Police Department incident records with neighborhood demographics so different parts of the city can be measured against the same yardstick. Each neighborhood and ZIP earns an A-to-F grade, and the raw counts are translated into a per-resident read on risk rather than a single grim citywide figure.

About this data: Figures come from Detroit Police Department open crime data and U.S. Census Bureau demographics, then adjusted for population so neighborhoods of different sizes can be compared fairly.

FAQ

Detroit crime: common questions

Is Detroit a safe place to live?

Detroit's citywide crime rates are among the higher figures for large U.S. cities, so safety depends heavily on the specific neighborhood. Downtown, Midtown, and a number of stable historic enclaves are far calmer than the headline numbers imply, while certain east- and west-side districts carry most of the serious crime. Trends have improved from earlier peaks, but the gap between neighborhoods remains wide.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Detroit?

Indian Village, Palmer Woods, Sherwood Forest, Rosedale Park, and the revitalized downtown and Midtown cores are consistently among the safest. These areas combine residential stability with crime levels well below the city average.

Which areas of Detroit have the most crime?

Several east- and west-side districts report the highest concentrations of violent and property crime, often where high vacancy and disinvestment overlap with busy commercial corridors. The serious-crime burden is unevenly distributed, with a relatively small set of areas accounting for a large share of incidents.

Why does vacancy matter for crime in Detroit?

Detroit's large stock of vacant lots and abandoned structures shapes its crime patterns in a way few other cities experience. Unsecured properties can attract burglary, illegal dumping, and other activity, which is why block-level conditions often predict risk better than the neighborhood name alone.

Where does this Detroit crime data come from?

The figures are compiled from Detroit Police Department open crime data and U.S. Census Bureau population estimates. We convert the raw counts into rates and A-to-F grades so neighborhoods of different sizes can be compared on equal footing.