As a major city in the state of Illinois, Detroit has unfortunately gained a reputation for high levels of crime. According to the latest statistics, the city has a violent crime rate of 14.7, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this does not discount the fact that violence is still a prevalent issue in Detroit. Property crime is also a concern, with a rate of 25.1 compared to the US average of 35.4. These numbers highlight the ongoing struggle of the city to combat crime and improve safety for its residents. As a resident of Detroit, it is important to remain vigilant and take precautions to stay safe in the midst of these statistics.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Detroit violent crime is 14.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Detroit property crime is 25.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Detroit, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Pittsfield, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Pittsfield, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.