Crime declining in Detroit: What's the latest in the trend? - Sep '26

The number of crime incidents in Detroit saw an overall decrease last month, after a previous decrease, according to data from CrimeoMeter. Incidents fell to 7,076 for Sep-2026 down from 7,702 for Aug-2026 (-8.1% change)

The offenses that decreased the most were Drug/Narcotic Violations and Robbery. Drug/Narcotic Violations fell to 66 incidents last month, from 78 the month before (-15.4% change). Robbery went from 114 to 93 (-18.4% change).

Among the types of offenses that saw an uptick last month, reports of Burglary/Breaking & Entering went from 380 to 383 incidents (+0.8% change).

To report a crime in progress or life-threatening emergency, call 911. To report a non-urgent crime or complaint, contact your local police department.

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