Detroit, MI is unfortunately an area that has a significantly higher than average rate of violent crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Detroit is 94.3 compared to the US average of 22.7. This means that people living in Detroit are about 4 times more likely to experience a violent crime than those living in other parts of the country. Property crime in Detroit is also 66.7 compared to the US average of 35.4, which still shows that it is more likely for people in Detroit to experience property crimes such as burglary and larceny than people elsewhere. This data highlights the need for better public safety measures and increased investment into community initiatives in order to reduce crime rates in Detroit and make it a safer place for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Detroit violent crime is 94.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Detroit property crime is 66.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.