Ann Arbor, MI Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Ann Arbor, MI

Is Ann Arbor safe?

Ann Arbor earns a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A) based on analysis of 54 neighborhoods. An impressive 92.6% of neighborhoods — 50 out of 54 — received a Grade A, and another 5.6% (3 neighborhoods) landed at Grade B. That means 98% of Ann Arbor neighborhoods fall into the safe category (A or B combined). Only one neighborhood, Parkway Meadows, received a Grade D+, representing just 1.9% of analyzed areas. Top-rated neighborhoods like Foxfire (A+), Lawton (A+), Huron River Heights (A+), and Tuomy Hills (A+) consistently post the lowest crime levels in the city. For the vast majority of residents and visitors, Ann Arbor is a demonstrably safe place.

What is the crime rate in Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor carries an overall crime grade of C+ when benchmarked against national averages — a useful reminder that no city is entirely without crime. However, that city-wide grade reflects the urban core's activity across a population of 323,593. When you zoom into the neighborhood level, the picture is far more encouraging: 92.6% of the city's 54 analyzed neighborhoods earn an A grade, and zero neighborhoods received an F. The single higher-crime outlier, Parkway Meadows (Grade D+), is the exception rather than the rule. Neighborhoods like Broadway Area and Carpenter both grade at B-, sitting well above the national danger threshold. In short, localized crime is concentrated in a very small footprint of the city.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor's safest neighborhoods are concentrated among its 50 Grade A communities, with nine earning the top mark of A+. Here's how the leading areas compare:

• Tuomy Farm (A+) — Median household income of $237,216; among the highest in the city.
• Tuomy Hills (A+) — Median income of $233,277; consistently low crime activity.
• Huron River Heights (A+) — Median income of $200,373; one of the largest A+ communities by income.
• Barton Hills Village (A+) — Median income of $183,937; small population with excellent safety metrics.
• North Ives Woods (A+) — Median income of $175,000; a quiet enclave with top-tier grades.
• Lawton (A+) — Population of 2,922 makes it the largest A+ neighborhood, with a median income of $143,178.
• Foxfire (A+) — Median income of $142,425; a well-established safe community.
• Loch Alpine (A+) and Wildwood Park (A+) round out the top tier.

Even the tenth-safest neighborhood, Liberty Glen (Grade A), posts a median income of $98,944 — showing that safety in Ann Arbor extends well beyond its wealthiest enclaves.

Which Ann Arbor neighborhoods have higher crime?

Only one neighborhood out of 54 — Parkway Meadows — received a D+ grade, placing it in the higher-crime category (1.9% of analyzed areas). Broadway Area and Carpenter each grade at B-, which is still considered safe by most standards but warrants more awareness than the city's A+ clusters. King and South Main both hold A- grades, meaning they are very safe despite being flagged as comparatively higher than the city's top performers. No Ann Arbor neighborhood received an F grade, and zero neighborhoods earned a C grade — a notable gap that underscores how polarized the distribution is between the very safe majority and the small number of areas with elevated activity.

Is Ann Arbor a good place to live in 2026?

By nearly every measurable indicator, Ann Arbor holds up well as a place to call home in 2026. The unemployment rate sits at 3.5%, well below national averages, and the median household income is $69,456 — supported by the University of Michigan's economic ecosystem. The median home value of $347,069 and median rent of $1,299 reflect a competitive but accessible housing market relative to peer university cities. The poverty rate of 23.4% is elevated — partly a function of the large student population — but high-income neighborhoods like Tuomy Farm ($237,216 median income) and Huron River Heights ($200,373) demonstrate significant economic range across the city. With 98% of neighborhoods graded A or B for safety and a population density of 1,657 per square mile that supports walkable amenities, Ann Arbor remains one of Michigan's most livable cities.

How does Ann Arbor's safety compare across its 54 neighborhoods?

The neighborhood-level data tells a strikingly consistent story: 50 of 54 neighborhoods (92.6%) earned a Grade A, 3 earned a Grade B (5.6%), and only 1 earned a Grade D (1.9%). No neighborhoods landed at C or F. This distribution means Ann Arbor's safety profile is heavily skewed toward the safe end of the spectrum — the combined A+B rate of 98% is unusually high for a city of 323,593 residents. The outlier, Parkway Meadows (D+), is the primary area where residents and visitors should exercise heightened awareness. Neighborhoods like Broadway Area (B-) and Carpenter (B-) are transitional zones — safer than most cities' average neighborhoods, but worth monitoring on the Ann Arbor crime map for any emerging patterns.