Detroit dangerous neighborhoods and areas to avoid

For your next stay in Michigan, you want to identify Detroit's dangerous neighborhoods and areas to avoid. Indeed, the city of Detroit being deemed dangerous, it is more prudent to find out in advance about the neighborhood where you will be staying and the areas where you have to go.

To help you choose a safe neighborhood and avoid dangerous neighborhoods, here is a guide with the map of Detroit neighborhoods.

All the information in this article comes from economic media, local press articles, rankings and web statistics. It is a synthesis of data that involves no judgment or discrimination.

Detroit the most dangerous city in the United States

For more than 10 years, Detroit has been considered a dangerous city compared to other major American cities. Indeed, according to the latest ranking worldpopulationreview, Detroit is ranked the most dangerous city in the United States.

According to the site Statistics, Detroit is positioned as the 3nd most dangerous city after Memphis in terms of violent crimes.

In fact, the former automobile capital of the world has gradually closed all its factories and lost more than 50% of its population. Detroit was left with abandoned homes, vacant lots, and very high unemployment and poverty rates.

However, the level of crime is said to be decreasing according to reports from the Detroit Police Department. You can check it for yourself on the official website of the detroit police or on the statistics of areavibes or crimegrade.

But what about in 2024, is Detroit still ranked among the most dangerous cities in the United States and the world?

Detroit dangerous city in 2024?

Yes in 2024, Detroit still remains a dangerous city. This is what we see when studying the last ranking of the most criminal cities the United States. With a crime index of 74,39, Detroit is ranked 3rd most dangerous city in the USA. She is even more criminal than Albuquerque, Oakland, New Orleans ou Chicago.

If we compare to world level, of the 466 cities ranked, Detroit is ranked 17th among the most criminal cities in the world. In 2024, Detroit is therefore more dangerous than Mexico City, Lima, Tijuana, Bogota ou Sao Paulo.

Is Detroit safe for tourists?

No : Tourists who want to visit Detroit should exercise caution and avoid certain areas. Here is what the French Government recommends to travelers going to Detroit:

“Although we have observed a regular decline in crime in recent years, certain neighborhoods of the city can be affected by violence without it being possible to identify them exhaustively, as crime can move around depending on traffic. and circumstances. Before making any trip to a neighborhood, especially at night, be sure to check that it is considered safe. " Source : France Diplomacy

Map of Detroit neighborhoods

The city of Detroit is divided into 7 districts themselves divided into neighborhoods.

To better understand, here are the main areas of the city of Detroit:

• Downtown which is the city center (17 neighborhoods)
• Midtown Detroit (20 neighborhoods).
• New center (10 neighborhoods)
• North End (11 neighborhoods)
• East (Upper East Side with 18 neighborhoods + Central East Side with 3 neighborhoods + Lower East Side with 19 neighborhoods)
• West (Upper West Side with 23 neighborhoods + Central West Side with 12 neighborhoods + Southwest/Near West with 14 neighborhoods)

To locate Detroit's dangerous neighborhoods and the best areas to stay, here's a map you can enlarge: Google Map

Areas to avoid in Detroit

Cross-checking information and statistics from web rankings, here is an unranked and non-exhaustive list of dangerous neighborhoods in Detroit:

• Belmont
• Brush Park
• Greenbriar
• weatherby
• Fishkorn
• CarbonWorks
• Petosky-Otsego
• VanSteuban
• Warrendale
• Franklin park
• Barton McFarland
• Fitzgerald
• Riverdale
• The Eye
• East English Village

Detroit's 5 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods

The 5 neighborhoods of Belmont, Fishkorn, Van Steuban, Warrendale and Franklin Park have seen an increase in violent crime, leading to their classification as the most dangerous areas in the city.

Below you will find the Google Maps locations of these 5 neighborhoods deemed to be the most dangerous in Detroit:

Belmont

Belmont, once a thriving residential neighborhood, is now considered one of the most dangerous places in Detroit. Belmont residents face problems such as violence, burglaries, and assaults. This neighborhood's high crime rates have a significant impact on the safety of its residents.

See where is Belmont located

Fishkorn

Residents of this neighborhood live in constant fear of burglaries, thefts and assaults. Analysis of crime statistics reveals the scale of the problem and highlights the need to take steps to improve safety in this neighborhood.

See where is Fisjkorn located

Von Steuben

Van Steuban struggles with drug problems and juvenile delinquency. Gangs and drug dealers are common in this neighborhood, contributing to insecurity and violence.

See where is Von Steuben located

Warrendale

Warrendale is known for its violent crime and lack of safety. Residents of this neighborhood face problems such as shootings, assaults, and armed robberies.

See where is Warrendale

Franklin park

Franklin Park represents another Detroit neighborhood with crime problems.

See where is franklin park located

Safest neighborhoods to stay in Detroit

According to forums, real estate sites and web statistics such as for example neighborhoodscout.com, crimegrade.org, niche.com ou homesnacks.com, here is the updated list in 2024 of the least dangerous neighborhoods in Detroit:

• Milwaukee Junction East
• Palmer Park North
• Springwells South
• Sherwood Forest
• Palmer Woods
• South Corktown
• Boston Edison
• University North
• Dexter Linwood West
• Davison South
• Joseph Berry Sub
• Palmer Woods
• Midtown
• Downtown

These neighborhoods are those with the lowest crime rate per capita compared to the others. This does not mean that they are safe but simply less dangerous than the others.

Where to Stay in Detroit for Sightseeing

To visit Detroit or to spend a short stay there, the most interesting neighborhoods for tourists are:

• Downtown Detroit
• Greektown
• Corktown
• Greektown
• Mexicantown
• Dearborn

Where to stay to visit Detroit?

Downtown Detroit is the best neighborhood for tourists who want to visit the iconic sites of the city of Detroit.

Downtown neighborhood for tourists

Skyscrapers, Art-Nouveau or Art-Deco style towers, GM Renaissance Center, Penobscot Building, Guardian Building, Book Tower, David Whitney Building, Broadway Avenue make up the decor of this central district of Detroit. In addition, in Downtown there are good restaurants, beautiful shops and interesting cultural attractions such as the Fox Theater or the Savoyard Center.

It should be noted that north of Downtown in the Midtown district are concentrated the majority of museums (Detroit Institute of Arts, Charles Wright Museum, Michigan Science Center, Museum of Contemporary Art, N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art or the Elaine Jacob Gallery).

Downtown is a central neighborhood that borders the Detroit River. See location of Downtown

Which hotel in Downtown Detroit?

It's difficult to choose among the many hotels in Detroit's Downtown district. If you have the financial means, I advise you to choose the best hotel in Detroit for a tourist stay: the Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney

Indeed, this hotel is located in the splendid David Whitney building. It is less than 500 meters from The Fillmore Theatre, the Fox Theatre, General Motors Headquarters and a 10-minute walk from the Capitol Park Historic District.

And for a less expensive hotel but also well located in the heart of the Downtown district, I recommend Atheneum Suite Hotel.

What to visit in Detroit?

Here is an idea for a safe visit accompanied by a guide to the emblematic places of Detroit: