2Dexter-Linwood
Dexter-Linwood, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in Detroit · 2/10 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: 93,356 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 8,068
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 | 2 | 24.8 | 21.9 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual assault with penetration | 24 | 297.5 | 95.9 |
| Criminal sexual conduct in the first and third degree under Michigan law, rape included. | |||
| Forcible sexual contact, second degree | 3 | 37.2 | 20.8 |
| Forcible sexual contact, fourth degree | 4 | 49.6 | 36.6 |
| Other sexual offences | 4 | 49.6 | 21.1 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 177 | 2,193.9 | 1,206.4 |
| Simple assault and intimidation | 348 | 4,313.3 | 2,743.4 |
| Assault and battery, intimidation and stalking. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 7 | 86.8 | 33.6 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 23 | 285.1 | 174 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 140 | 1,735.3 | 815.8 |
| Theft | 216 | 2,677.2 | 1,932.9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 63 | 780.9 | 943.8 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 17 | 210.7 | 160.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 171 | 2,119.5 | 1,624 |
| Disorderly conduct | 11 | 136.3 | 46.8 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 65 | 805.7 | 476.3 |
| Arson | 9 | 111.6 | 73.9 |
Source: Detroit Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 35 |
| Violence | 532 |
| Robbery | 23 |
| Theft and burglary | 419 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Damage and public order | 182 |
| Other | 74 |
Questions about crime in Dexter-Linwood
- Is Dexter-Linwood safe?
- Dexter-Linwood: Safety 2 out of 10 (High 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 Dexter-Linwood?
- Dexter-Linwood: Weighted crime: 93,356 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Dexter-Linwood?
- Recorded homicides in Dexter-Linwood (12 months to September 2026): 2.
