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Is Dearborn Heights, Michigan Safe?

Population 60,664 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Dearborn Heights means there's room for concern. The 240.4 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,676 per 100K.

Dearborn Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDearborn HeightsMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate397.4330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2006.42014.41,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1676.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate300.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

240.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

397/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2006/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dearborn Heights

Violent crime in Dearborn Heights is close to the national average. The rate of 397.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2006.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,676 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dearborn Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,676
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft300
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Dearborn Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dearborn Heights
397.4
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dearborn Heights
2006.4
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dearborn Heights Safety

Is Dearborn Heights safe?
Not especially. Dearborn Heights earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dearborn Heights?
240.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 397.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2006.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dearborn Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dearborn Heights's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,676 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dearborn Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dearborn Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dearborn Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dearborn Heights?
Crime rates have held steady in Dearborn Heights, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Dearborn Heights compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Dearborn Heights ranks behind about 78% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Dearborn Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Dearborn Heights?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.4 per-thousand rate put Dearborn Heights below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 397 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dearborn Heights?
397.4 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (71), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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