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Detroit vs St. Louis: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Detroit has a crime rate of 55 per 1,000 residents vs St. Louis's 77 per 1,000, making Detroit 29% safer overall. Detroit earns a F safety grade compared to St. Louis's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Detroit

Michigan

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

St. Louis

Missouri

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeF
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate77/1K
Percentile1%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricDetroitSt. Louis
Overall Crime Rate55/1K77/1K
Violent Crime Rate1900.01900.0
Property Crime Rate3600.05800.0
Murder Rate26.326.2
Assault Rate1355.21314.8
Robbery Rate316.4351.8
Burglary Rate534.9739.0
Theft Rate2903.94555.6
Vehicle Theft Rate387.8752.7

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, Detroit is safer in 6 and St. Louis is safer in 2, with 1 tied.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Detroit, you have a 1 in 18 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 13 in St. Louis.

Full Safety Reports

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Detroit, Michigan Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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St. Louis, Missouri Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Detroit vs St. Louis

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
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M
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FreezingColdComfortableWarm

St. Louis Climate Overview

Annual High66.4°F
Annual Low48.4°F
Annual Rain39.2"
Annual Snow16.1"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthSeptember
Worst MonthDecember
Monthly Temperature
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M
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Monthly Temperature Comparison

DetroitSt. LouisHigh/Low °F range
20°40°60°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

St. Louis is 6°F warmer in summer than Detroit, but Detroit is 5°F colder in winter than St. Louis. Detroit gets significantly more snow (41" vs 16"). St. Louis is wetter with 39" of annual rain compared to 34". St. Louis has more comfortable weather months (6 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Detroit safer than St. Louis?
As of 2026, Detroit is 29% safer overall, with a crime rate of 55 per 1,000 residents compared to St. Louis's 77. Detroit earns a F safety grade vs St. Louis's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Detroit or St. Louis?
St. Louis has more violent crime at 1900 per 100,000 residents. Detroit is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Detroit vs St. Louis?
Detroit has a crime rate of 55 per 1,000 (violent: 1900/100K, property: 3600/100K). St. Louis has 77 per 1,000 (violent: 1900/100K, property: 5800/100K).
Should I move to Detroit or St. Louis?
From a safety perspective, Detroit has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Detroit (pop. 649,095) and St. Louis (pop. 278,144) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Detroit's F safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Detroit and St. Louis compare for property crime?
Detroit has lower property crime at 3600 per 100K vs St. Louis's 5800. 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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