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Southfield, MI is a city that is largely considered to be safe and peaceful. However, it does have higher than average crime rates compared to the US as a whole. The violent crime rate in Southfield is 18.1, which is higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Southfield is 41.2, which is again higher than the national average of 35.4. While these numbers are still relatively low compared to some other areas of the country, it remains important for locals and visitors alike to take safety precautions and remain aware of their surroundings when out and about in order to minimize any potential risks associated with living in or visiting Southfield, MI.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Southfield violent crime is 18.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Southfield property crime is 41.2. (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
Southfield, MI Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000977.52.727.91707776237.11138.33655.21443.7
20011276.96.441.9190.610385460.6905.93502.81052
20021076.17.631.6161.7875.24661.6716.12941.51004.1
20031372.82.643.51781148.75607.8965.63200.21442
20041315.91.338.6163.41112.74560.1694.62819.71045.8
20051210.85.228.4205972.24831.5964.527711096
20061358.51.3472141096.24703.31166.72614922.7
2007982.52.634.3224.2721.44299.1995.62459.4844
2008675.8037.3198.6439.94089.4879.72477.9731.8
2009544.82.742.6171.8327.74105.3869.82610.8624.7
2010530.96.736.2148.8339.23700.4884.92265.8549.7
2011525.95.646161.8312.53740990.42220.8528.7
2012487.22.847.1188.2249.13527.98652117.6545.3
2013360.12.753.6166.3137.42913.9608.91914.6390.4
2014313.74.145115.9148.72932.3437.82006.2488.3
20153111.428.6102.3178.72541459.61714.4366.9
2016265.54.159.970.8130.72938.5480.72061.6396.3
2017205.91.424.550.5129.62771.3429.61983358.7
2018277.92.74965.4160.72055.4356.91428.8269.7
2019272.71.44561.41652056.3488.21224.5343.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Lathrup Village, MI72.7848.74,12812019
Beverly Hills, MI19.2747.99,95532019
Berkley, MI58.1348.814,90642019
Franklin, MI61.21,101.63,26042019
Oak Park, MI242.81,719.829,68442019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Royal Oak, MI102.1734.864,59552019
Farmington Hills, MI107.1934.078,60262019
Livonia, MI178.31,506.892,32982019
Troy, MI79.11,230.479,67992019
West Bloomfield charter, MI60.5520.766,06792019

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Over 14 years ago

Weak mayor, crooked politicians, upper tier tax base is leaving. Police department inept and not reflective of the community. So many things wrong with Southfield.  More

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Over 16 years ago

The winter is too long and  More

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Over 17 years ago

the cost of living is  More

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