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Detroit, Michigan: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 16.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Detroit, about 4.0 times the rate across Michigan (4.2). Its median household earns $39,938 and the median home value is $83,900. Population: about 638,530 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Detroit?
Detroit police recorded 10,590 violent crimes in 2025, or 16.5 for every 1,000 residents. That is about 4.0 times the Michigan rate (4.2), and about 5.0 times the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 165 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 24,930 (38.8 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 9.7 per 1,000, about 4.9 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 27% between 2021 and 2025 (14,496 to 10,590).
| Offense (2025) | Detroit count | Per 1,000 | Michigan per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 10,590 | 16.5 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 165 | 0.26 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 541 | 0.84 | 0.53 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 935 | 1.5 | 0.26 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 8,949 | 13.9 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 24,930 | 38.8 | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 4,047 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 14,647 | 22.8 | 9.2 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6,236 | 9.7 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Detroit changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,496 | 22,646 | 306 |
| 2022 | 12,692 | 28,124 | 307 |
| 2023 | 12,623 | 29,329 | 250 |
| 2024 | 11,610 | 28,190 | 203 |
| 2025 | 10,590 | 24,930 | 165 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Detroit Police Department's own reports.
How does Detroit compare with Michigan?
Households in Detroit have a median income of $39,938 (Michigan: $72,875). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $83,900, and half of renters pay more than $1,074 a month. About 638,530 people live on 139 square miles of land, roughly 4,603 per square mile. The city lies in Wayne County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Detroit | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 638,530 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $39,938 | $72,875 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $83,900 | $231,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,074 | $1,129 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 14.0% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 32.7% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 50.3% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Detroit?
No active Superfund site is listed in Detroit. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Carter Industrials, Inc.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Wayne County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Detroit?
Detroit city limits had 31 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (28 active that day). Listed roads include M-85, M-3 and I-96 CD. 13 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Detroit?
Inside the city limits there are 189 public schools (2024-25) and 18 private schools (2023-24). 23 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Dodge #4 State Park, Maybury State Park and Tricentennial State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Detroit
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Detroit city limits, plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Bims Jewelry Co INC (Detroit), Bims Loan Co INC (Detroit) and Motor City Pawn Brokers V (Detroit).
Liquor stores
211 liquor stores are on the map inside the Detroit city limits: 6 and Lodge Liquor Store (Detroit), 7 Tel Party Store (Detroit), A's Liquor (Detroit), All Stars Beverage (Detroit), Alladin Liquor Shoppe (Detroit), Alvarez Party Store, Ammex (Detroit), Athens Liquor (Detroit) and 203 more. Michigan has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Detroit city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Detroit?
In 2025, Detroit had 16.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (10,590 reported), about 4.0 times the Michigan rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 38.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Detroit?
$39,938 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,875 for Michigan.
How much do homes cost in Detroit?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $83,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $231,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Detroit?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Wayne County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Dearborn, MI (7 mi) · Warren, MI (9 mi) · Royal Oak, MI (9 mi) · Dearborn Heights, MI (10 mi) · Southfield, MI (10 mi) · St. Clair Shores, MI (13 mi)
More: Michigan statewide numbers · county page: Wayne County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Detroit city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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