Detroit neighborhood

Crime in Midtown

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Midtown neighborhood of Detroit, MI.

1,268Reported incidents

6,867Residents

$26,557Median income

At a glance

Midtown crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

401

Violent incidents

867

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Midtown crime map

Reported crime density across and around Midtown.

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Composition

Reported offenses in Midtown

Theft513

Assault321

Vandalism201

Burglary54

Retail Theft49

Sexual Offense33

Robbery27

Arrest26

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Midtown

TheftApr 1, 2026
E Forest Ave & Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
LARCENY - THEFT FROM BUILDING
AssaultApr 1, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr Blvd & 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48201
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
TheftMar 31, 2026
Cass Ave & Henry St, Detroit, MI 48201
LARCENY - PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
TheftMar 31, 2026
W Hancock St & Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
LARCENY - THEFT FROM BUILDING
AssaultMar 31, 2026
Cass Ave & Temple St, Detroit, MI 48201
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
TheftMar 31, 2026
W Hancock St & 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
FRAUD - IDENTITY THEFT
VandalismMar 31, 2026
Sibley St & Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
AssaultMar 30, 2026
W Hancock St & Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
AssaultMar 30, 2026
W Forest Ave & Anthony Wayne Dr, Detroit, MI 48201
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
VandalismMar 29, 2026
2nd Ave & Selden St, Detroit, MI 48201
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Midtown

GreektownD81 residents Henry FordD1,572 residents Cultural CenterD-2,186 residents Arden ParkD-453 residents

FAQ

Midtown safety: common questions

Is Midtown a safe neighborhood in Detroit?

Midtown has a crime safety grade of D, making it a higher-crime area of Detroit. Our analysis counted 1,268 reported incidents in Midtown, including 401 violent and 867 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Midtown?

The most frequently reported offense in Midtown is Theft.