Detroit neighborhood

Crime in Nortown

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

451Reported incidents

3,041Residents

$40,273Median income

At a glance

Nortown crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

208

Violent incidents

243

Property incidents

Assault

Most common offense

Map

Nortown crime map

Reported crime density across and around Nortown.

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Composition

Reported offenses in Nortown

Assault172

Theft114

Vandalism59

Retail Theft23

Burglary20

Arrest16

Robbery11

Sexual Offense10

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Nortown

AssaultApr 1, 2026
Terrell St & E 7 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48234
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
TheftApr 1, 2026
House St & Terrell St, Detroit, MI 48234
LARCENY - PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
VandalismApr 1, 2026
Spencer St & E 7 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48234
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
AssaultMar 30, 2026
Cliff St & E 7 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48234
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
TheftMar 28, 2026
Helen St & Emery St, Detroit, MI 48234
LARCENY - THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS / ACCESSORIES
AssaultMar 28, 2026
E Lantz St & Helen St, Detroit, MI 48234
AGGRAVATED / FELONIOUS ASSAULT
TheftMar 28, 2026
Antwerp St & Suzanne St, Detroit, MI 48234
FRAUD - CREDIT CARD/AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE
AssaultMar 23, 2026
Rogge St & Bliss St, Detroit, MI 48234
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
TheftMar 22, 2026
Helen St & E Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48234
STOLEN PROPERTY
AssaultMar 20, 2026
Kempa St & Sirron St, Detroit, MI 48234
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Nortown

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FAQ

Nortown safety: common questions

Is Nortown a safe neighborhood in Detroit?

Nortown has a crime safety grade of B+, making it one of the safer areas of Detroit. Our analysis counted 451 reported incidents in Nortown, including 208 violent and 243 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Nortown?

The most frequently reported offense in Nortown is Assault.