Is Detroit Safe in 2026? What the Data Says
Is Detroit safe in 2026? FBI 2024 data puts Detroit’s violent crime rate at 1,781 per 100,000 — nearly 5x the U.S. average — as homicides hit a 60-year low.
Is Detroit safe in 2026? FBI 2024 data puts Detroit’s violent crime rate at 1,781 per 100,000 — nearly 5x the U.S. average — as homicides hit a 60-year low.
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