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Detroit, MI has long been plagued by high levels of crime. According to recent statistics, the city's violent crime rate is 94.3, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that Detroit has a much higher rate of violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and aggravated assault compared to other cities in the US. Property crime is also a major issue in Detroit, with a rate of 66.7, almost twice the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in Detroit have had a significant impact on the city's population, economy, and overall well-being. Despite efforts to reduce crime, it remains a major challenge for the city and 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.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Detroit, MI Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000227440.783.4809.11340.775741627.73283.62662.7
20012190.541.368.27421338.97241.21578.63096.72565.9
20022072.841.873.6653.61303.86766.71496.827902480
20032018.239.487.762712646985.51519.82732.72733
20041740.442.178.6596.21023.56279.31334.52257.32687.5
20052357.639.365.47571495.95990.71698.71929.42362.6
20062418.947.367818.614867048.12050.32406.82591.1
2007228945.839.6763.714406771.72063.62429.62278.5
20081924.133.836.4675.11178.85861.81967.12079.51815.1
20091966.940.236.9650.91238.95567.62090.72044.61432.2
20101887.434.545615.71192.25312.91900.12011.81401.1
20112137.448.259.9695.71333.66143.52242.42307.21593.9
20122122.954.662.4684.913215792.11907.52258.31626.4
20132072.345.288.3682.11256.85834.51679.42455.81699.3
20141988.643.581.4521.41342.44817.21340.32004.31472.6
20151759.643.878.7513.51123.54093.61161.62157.2774.8
20162046.545.286.5439.21475.64723.21312.12081.31329.8
20172056.739.8103.9393.41519.54540.61231.12093.81215.7
20182007.838.9147.23441477.84304.81108.32235961.5
20191965.341.4143.5353.61426.84302.91027.92237.21037.8

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Highland Park, MI2,064.83,064.619,38412019
Hamtramck, MI804.31,913.721,92932019
Ferndale, MI248.82,204.321,05652019
Hazel Park, MI242.71,583.916,63652019
Pleasant Ridge, MI0.0608.52,55062019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Columbus, OH503.43,308.0772,9741662019
Chicago, IL943.22,982.62,724,1212372019
Indianapolis, IN1,272.84,129.2759,0662402018
Milwaukee, WI1,332.52,554.8595,6192512019
Louisville, KY686.93,891.5677,7103212019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Over 1 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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