Detroit neighborhood

Crime in University District

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

174Reported incidents

3,158Residents

$103,217Median income

At a glance

University District crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

127

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

University District crime map

Reported crime density across and around University District.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in University District

Theft86

Assault37

Vandalism18

Burglary11

Arrest10

Weapons5

Sexual Offense4

Murder1

Latest reports

Recent incidents in University District

TheftMar 24, 2026
Birchcrest Dr & Santa Clara St, Detroit, MI 48221
LARCENY - OTHER
AssaultMar 24, 2026
Wildemere St & W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
AssaultMar 18, 2026
Santa Clara St & Warrington Dr, Detroit, MI 48221
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
BurglaryMar 17, 2026
Birchcrest Dr & W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221
BURGLARY - FORCED ENTRY
TheftMar 4, 2026
Wildemere St & Clarita St, Detroit, MI 48221
LARCENY - PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
TheftMar 2, 2026
Santa Maria St & Parkside St, Detroit, MI 48221
FRAUD - NON SUFFICENT FUNDS CHECKS
AssaultMar 1, 2026
Birchcrest Dr & Curtis St, Detroit, MI 48221
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
TheftMar 1, 2026
Pickford St & Wildemere St, Detroit, MI 48221
FRAUD - FALSE PRETENSE / SWINDLE / CONFIDENCE GAME
AssaultFeb 22, 2026
Fairfield St & W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
TheftFeb 20, 2026
Birchcrest Dr & Santa Maria St, Detroit, MI 48221
LARCENY - PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near University District

ClaytownB+18,154 residents Oakwood HeightsB+1,056 residents NortownB+3,041 residents Mohican RegentB+2,967 residents

FAQ

University District safety: common questions

Is University District a safe neighborhood in Detroit?

University District has a crime safety grade of B+, making it one of the safer areas of Detroit. Our analysis counted 174 reported incidents in University District, including 47 violent and 127 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in University District?

The most frequently reported offense in University District is Theft.