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Is Southfield, Michigan Safe?

Population 76,111 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Southfield earns a C- safety grade with 232.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 72% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,216 per 100K.

Southfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouthfieldMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate395.1330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1931.42014.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1216.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate469.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

395/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1931/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Southfield

Violent crime in Southfield is close to the national average. The rate of 395.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1931.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,216 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Southfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary375
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,216
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft469
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Southfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Southfield
395.1
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Southfield
1931.4
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Southfield Safety

Is Southfield safe?
Not especially. Southfield earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.6 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 Southfield?
232.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 395.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1931.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Southfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Southfield's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,216 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Southfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Southfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Southfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Southfield?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Southfield's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Southfield compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Southfield ranks behind about 73% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Southfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Southfield?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.6 per-thousand rate put Southfield below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 395 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Southfield?
395.1 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (71), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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