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Baltimore vs Detroit: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Baltimore has a crime rate of 42 per 1,000 residents vs Detroit's 55 per 1,000, making Baltimore 24% safer overall. Baltimore earns a D- safety grade compared to Detroit's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Baltimore

Maryland

Overall GradeD-
Violent CrimeF
Property CrimeC-
Crime Rate42/1K
Percentile10%
F

Detroit

Michigan

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeF
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate55/1K
Percentile2%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricBaltimoreDetroit
Overall Crime Rate42/1K55/1K
Violent Crime Rate1400.01900.0
Property Crime Rate2800.03600.0
Murder Rate19.726.3
Assault Rate1125.11355.2
Robbery Rate178.0316.4
Burglary Rate346.2534.9
Theft Rate1926.62903.9
Vehicle Theft Rate458.8387.8

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Baltimore is safer in 8 and Detroit is safer in 1.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Baltimore, you have a 1 in 24 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 18 in Detroit.

Full Safety Reports

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Baltimore, Maryland Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
Detroit, Michigan Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Baltimore vs Detroit

Baltimore Climate Overview

Annual High66.3°F
Annual Low48.7°F
Annual Rain40.5"
Annual Snow15.8"
Comfortable Months7
Best MonthSeptember
Worst MonthDecember
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarm

Detroit Climate Overview

Annual High59.1°F
Annual Low41.4°F
Annual Rain33.7"
Annual Snow40.8"
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthDecember
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
FreezingColdComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

BaltimoreDetroitHigh/Low °F range
20°40°60°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Baltimore is 5°F warmer in summer than Detroit, but Detroit is 8°F colder in winter than Baltimore. Detroit gets significantly more snow (41" vs 16"). Baltimore is wetter with 41" of annual rain compared to 34". Baltimore has more comfortable weather months (7 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baltimore safer than Detroit?
As of 2026, Baltimore is 24% safer overall, with a crime rate of 42 per 1,000 residents compared to Detroit's 55. Baltimore earns a D- safety grade vs Detroit's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Baltimore or Detroit?
Detroit has more violent crime at 1900 per 100,000 residents. Baltimore is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Baltimore vs Detroit?
Baltimore has a crime rate of 42 per 1,000 (violent: 1400/100K, property: 2800/100K). Detroit has 55 per 1,000 (violent: 1900/100K, property: 3600/100K).
Should I move to Baltimore or Detroit?
From a safety perspective, Baltimore has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Baltimore (pop. 569,997) and Detroit (pop. 649,095) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Baltimore's D- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Baltimore and Detroit compare for property crime?
Baltimore has lower property crime at 2800 per 100K vs Detroit's 3600. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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