Crime & Safety in Detroit, MI

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Detroit has a violent crime rate of 1,783 per 100,000 residents, 369% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,471.7 per 100,000, robbery at 183.8, rape at 96.8. The murder rate is 31.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,392 per 100,000, 124% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,362, burglary at 708, vehicle theft at 1,260 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 201 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Detroit receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Detroit vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,783.4/100K
369% above US avg
Murder31.2/100K
395% above US avg
Rape96.8/100K
Robbery183.8/100K
Assault1,471.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,391.6/100K
124% above US avg
Burglary708.4/100K
Theft2,361.9/100K
Vehicle Theft1,259.6/100K
Arson61.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)201

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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