9University District
University District, Detroit, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in Detroit · 4/10 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: 32,853 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 3,330
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 | 30 | 21.9 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual assault with penetration | 1 | 30 | 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 | 2 | 60.1 | 36.6 |
| Other sexual offences | 1 | 30 | 21.1 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 12 | 360.4 | 1,206.4 |
| Simple assault and intimidation | 41 | 1,231.2 | 2,743.4 |
| Assault and battery, intimidation and stalking. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 0 | 0 | 33.6 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 3 | 90.1 | 174 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 11 | 330.3 | 815.8 |
| Theft | 97 | 2,912.9 | 1,932.9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 40 | 1,201.2 | 943.8 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 1 | 30 | 160.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 51 | 1,531.5 | 1,624 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 60.1 | 46.8 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 9 | 270.3 | 476.3 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 73.9 |
Source: Detroit Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 4 |
| Violence | 53 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft and burglary | 148 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Damage and public order | 53 |
| Other | 9 |
Questions about crime in University District
- Is University District safe?
- University District: Safety 9 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 University District?
- University District: Weighted crime: 32,853 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in University District?
- Recorded homicides in University District (12 months to September 2026): 1.
