Crime Safety Grade

C-

Detroit, MI Crime Rate

Higher crime than 83% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 186+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Detroit Safe?

With an overall crime index of 141, Detroit has a 41% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 207. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Belle Isle earning an A grade while Douglass rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

Detroit
141
Michigan Avg
107
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
141
41% above average
Violent Crime
121
21% above average
Property Crime
140
40% above average
Safe Areas
45%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Detroit

1 in 207

Property crime: 1 in 179

Where Is It Safe in Detroit?

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Detroit Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Burglary · 48% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 1% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 127 ▲ 27%
Assault Violent 136 ▲ 36%
Robbery Violent 101 ▲ 1%
Burglary Property 148 ▲ 48%
Larceny / Theft Property 138 ▲ 38%
Vehicle Theft Property 135 ▲ 35%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Detroit Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Belle Isle A 21
2 Sherwood Forest A- 53
3 Rosedale A- 58
4 McNichols Evergreen A- 54
5 Belmont A- 81
6 Carbon Works B+ 139
7 Michigan / Martin B+ 126
8 Claytown B+ 122
9 Oakwood Heights B+ 104
10 University District B+ 68
11 Nortown B+ 81
12 Mohican Regent B+ 99
13 Miller Grove B+ 87
14 Grandmont B+ 70
15 Pulaski B+ 108
16 South of Six B+ 88
17 Denby B+ 101
18 Southfield / Plymouth B+ 67
19 O'Hair Park B+ 91
20 Evergreen / Outer Drive B+ 89
21 Greenfield / Grand River B+ 94
22 Paveway B+ 88
23 Greenwich B+ 69
24 Indian Village B+ 121
25 The Eye B 124
26 Central Southwest B 124
27 Warrendale B 122
28 Warren Avenue Community B 131
29 East English Village B 87
30 Delray B 123
31 Springwells B 134
32 Moross / Morang B 114
33 Martin Park B 96
34 Regent Park B 113
35 Eliza Howell B 102
36 Morningside B 120
37 Mt. Olivet B 119
38 Weatherby B 123
39 Grant B 130
40 Plymouth / Interstate 96 B 131
41 Butler B 123
42 Von Steuben B 114
43 Farwell B 119
44 Mapleridge B 137
45 Pershing B 113
46 Old Redford B 105
47 Outer Drive / Hayes B 132
48 Evergreen B 109
49 Wade B 137
50 Eden Gardens B 108
51 Marina District B 134
52 Hubbell / Puritan B 107
53 Plymouth / Hubbell B 110
54 Crary / St. Marys B 117
55 Greenfield B 119
56 Pingree Park B 105
57 College Park B 127
58 Northwest Community B 132
59 Winship B 112
60 Schoolcraft Southfield B 127
61 Bagley B 91
62 Harmony Village B 102
63 Schulze B 100
64 McDowell B 100
65 Tri - Point B 71
66 Cornerstone Village B- 116
67 Airport B- 128
68 Old Redford B- 141
69 Melvern Hill B- 141
70 Westwood Park B- 126
71 Sherwood B- 149
72 Conner Creek B- 121
73 Franklin B- 136
74 Historic Atkinson B- 123
75 Franklin Park B- 133
76 Yorkshire Woods B- 133
77 LaSalle College Park B- 137
78 Ravendale B- 146
79 Cadillac Community B- 128
80 Grandale B- 138
81 We Care Community B- 139
82 Schaefer 7/8 Lodge B- 103
83 Davison / Schoolcraft B- 142
84 Castle Rouge C+ 131
85 Five Points C+ 153
86 Boynton C+ 137
87 Holcomb Community C+ 148
88 Fiskorn C+ 134
89 Gateway Community C+ 132
90 Pride Area Community C+ 126
91 Gratiot Town / Ketterring C+ 151
92 Fitzgerald / Marygrove C+ 132
93 Bethune Community C 136
94 Hubbell / Lyndon C 150
95 Littlefield Community C 129
96 Chalfonte C 146
97 Hubbard Farms C 172
98 Chadsey Condon C 149
99 West Side Industrial C 166
100 Boston Edison C 138
101 Pilgrim Village C 149
102 Russell Woods C- 133
103 Oakgrove C- 107
104 Barton / McFarland C- 144
105 Blackstone Park C- 154
106 Krainz Woods C- 150
107 Grand River / Interstate 96 C- 135
108 Gratiot Woods C- 145
109 Dexter / Fenkell C- 156
110 East Canfield C- 160
111 Conant Gardens C- 153
112 Poletown East C- 172
113 Brightmoor C- 167
114 Hubbard Richard C- 173
115 Jefferson Chalmers C- 165
116 Seven Mile / Rouge C- 137
117 Piety Hill C- 163
118 Joy / Schaefer C- 166
119 LaSalle Gardens C- 135
120 Riverbend C- 167
121 McDougall / Hunt C- 165
122 Conner Creek Industrial C- 157
123 Gratiot / Findlay C- 160
124 Oak Grove C- 173
125 North End C- 178
126 Midwest D+ 163
127 Grand River / St. Marys D+ 153
128 Fox Creek D+ 156
129 Corktown D+ 188
130 San Bernardo D+ 141
131 Jamison D+ 166
132 Woodbridge D+ 168
133 Garden Homes D+ 143
134 Mexicantown D+ 191
135 Downtown Detroit D+ 165
136 Waterworks Park D+ 156
137 Russell Industrial D+ 172
138 Islandview D+ 162
139 Wayne State D+ 157
140 East Village D 169
141 Gratiot / Grand D 172
142 Happy Homes D 172
143 Chandler Park D 161
144 North LaSalle D 169
145 Rosa Parks D 175
146 Northeast Central District D 165
147 Pembroke D 156
148 Riverdale D 180
149 Joseph Berry D 167
150 Brush Park D 195
151 North Corktown D 171
152 Greektown D 181
153 Henry Ford D 174
154 Midtown D 186
155 Cultural Center D- 182
156 Arden Park D- 173
157 Wildemere Park D- 179
158 West Village D- 163
159 Dexter / Linwood D- 172
160 West End D- 166
161 Nardin Park D- 175
162 Oakman Boulevard Community D- 172
163 Rivertown D- 183
164 Lafayette Park D- 191
165 New Center D- 198
166 Tech Town D- 198
167 Core City F+ 178
168 West Virginia Park F+ 186
169 Seven Mile Lodge F+ 171
170 Gold Coast F+ 193
171 New Center Commons F+ 190
172 Medical Center F+ 191
173 Gardenview Estates F+ 189
174 Virginia Park F+ 189
175 Detroit Golf Club F+ 189
176 Elijah McCoy F 191
177 Milwaukee Junction F 193
178 Eastern Market F 194
179 Medbury Park F 193
180 Forest Park F 193
181 Jeffries F 199
182 Herman Kiefer F 187
183 Elmwood Park F 179
184 Northwest Goldberg F 194
185 Douglass F 191
186 Brewster Homes F 193

Detroit Crime by Zip Code

48242
A- Index: 112
48209
B Index: 127
48210
B Index: 133
48228
B Index: 127
48217
B Index: 132
48223
B Index: 114
48224
B Index: 116
48219
B Index: 113
48205
B Index: 121
48221
B Index: 104
48227
B Index: 123
48235
B Index: 113
48234
B- Index: 130
48211
B- Index: 143
48213
B- Index: 141
48243
C+ Index: 178
48238
C+ Index: 151
48204
C Index: 156
48214
C Index: 162
48215
C Index: 163
48226
C- Index: 166
48216
C- Index: 173
48206
C- Index: 165
48202
D+ Index: 167
48208
D Index: 175
48207
D Index: 178
48201
D- Index: 189

Detroit Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
3,731,490
Median Income
$32,498
Home Value
$53,761
Median Rent
$850
Home Ownership
48%

Racial Demographics

White
9.1%
Black
82.2%
Hispanic
7.7%
Asian
0.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Detroit?
Detroit has an overall crime index of 141, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 45% of neighborhoods in Detroit are rated A or B for safety.
Is Detroit safe to live in?
Detroit has a crime safety grade of C-. High crime rate. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Detroit?
The safest neighborhoods in Detroit based on crime data include Belle Isle, Sherwood Forest, Rosedale, McNichols Evergreen, and Belmont. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Detroit crime compare to the national average?
Detroit's overall crime index is 141 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 41% higher than the typical US city.

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