10Central Southwest
Central Southwest, Detroit, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 10 out of 10 Very low crime
10/10 in Detroit · 5/10 in the world
Compared with 199 places in Detroit (10 = lowest crime). 5 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 26,843 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 14,201
How accurate: in 2026-09, 80% of the 198 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Detroit Police Department (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 1 | 7 | 21.9 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual assault with penetration | 8 | 56.3 | 95.9 |
| Criminal sexual conduct in the first and third degree under Michigan law, rape included. | |||
| Forcible sexual contact, second degree | 0 | 0 | 20.8 |
| Forcible sexual contact, fourth degree | 1 | 7 | 36.6 |
| Other sexual offences | 1 | 7 | 21.1 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 74 | 521.1 | 1,206.4 |
| Simple assault and intimidation | 197 | 1,387.2 | 2,743.4 |
| Assault and battery, intimidation and stalking. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 2 | 14.1 | 33.6 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 10 | 70.4 | 174 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 35 | 246.5 | 815.8 |
| Theft | 149 | 1,049.2 | 1,932.9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 77 | 542.2 | 943.8 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 21 | 147.9 | 160.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 106 | 746.4 | 1,624 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 7 | 46.8 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 27 | 190.1 | 476.3 |
| Arson | 4 | 28.2 | 73.9 |
Source: Detroit Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 10 |
| Violence | 273 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Theft and burglary | 261 |
| Drugs | 21 |
| Damage and public order | 107 |
| Other | 31 |
Questions about crime in Central Southwest
- Is Central Southwest safe?
- Central Southwest: Safety 10 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 199 places in Detroit (10 = lowest crime). 5 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Central Southwest?
- Central Southwest: Weighted crime: 26,843 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Central Southwest?
- Recorded homicides in Central Southwest (12 months to September 2026): 1.
