Detroit neighborhood

Crime in Core City

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Core City neighborhood of Detroit, MI.

132Reported incidents

1,999Residents

$22,883Median income

At a glance

Core City crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Core City crime map

Reported crime density across and around Core City.

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Composition

Reported offenses in Core City

Theft49

Assault36

Vandalism21

Burglary13

Shooting4

Arrest2

Drug Offense2

Weapons2

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Core City

TheftApr 1, 2026
15th St & Selden St, Detroit, MI 48208
FRAUD - FALSE PRETENSE / SWINDLE / CONFIDENCE GAME
ArsonApr 1, 2026
17th St & W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
ARSON
AssaultMar 30, 2026
Humboldt St & Magnolia St, Detroit, MI 48208
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
VandalismMar 28, 2026
Harrison St & Brainard St, Detroit, MI 48208
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
AssaultMar 27, 2026
Magnolia St & 16th St, Detroit, MI 48208
AGGRAVATED / FELONIOUS ASSAULT
TheftMar 23, 2026
Magnolia St & 15th St, Detroit, MI 48208
LARCENY - THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS / ACCESSORIES
VandalismMar 22, 2026
Magnolia St & 15th St, Detroit, MI 48208
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
VandalismMar 22, 2026
Magnolia St & 15th St, Detroit, MI 48208
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
BurglaryMar 20, 2026
W Forest Ave & 16th St, Detroit, MI 48208
BURGLARY - ENTRY WITHOUT FORCE (INTENT TO COMMIT)
VandalismMar 20, 2026
Magnolia St & 14th St, Detroit, MI 48208
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

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Neighborhoods near Core City

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FAQ

Core City safety: common questions

Is Core City a safe neighborhood in Detroit?

Core City has a crime safety grade of F+, making it a higher-crime area of Detroit. Our analysis counted 132 reported incidents in Core City, including 45 violent and 87 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Core City?

The most frequently reported offense in Core City is Theft.