Detroit neighborhood

Crime in Wayne State

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

412Reported incidents

2,268Residents

$21,817Median income

At a glance

Wayne State crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

138

Violent incidents

274

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Wayne State crime map

Reported crime density across and around Wayne State.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Wayne State

Theft149

Assault98

Vandalism80

Sexual Offense28

Retail Theft14

Burglary12

Arrest8

Robbery6

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Wayne State

AssaultMar 31, 2026
Putnam St & Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
AGGRAVATED / FELONIOUS ASSAULT
TheftMar 31, 2026
Anthony Wayne Dr & 3rd St, Detroit, MI 48202
LARCENY - OTHER
AssaultMar 30, 2026
Anthony Wayne Dr & Kirby St, Detroit, MI 48202
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
Sexual OffenseMar 30, 2026
W Kirby St & Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
TRESPASS
AssaultMar 29, 2026
S M 10 Service Drive & W Kirby St, Detroit, MI 48208
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT
Sexual OffenseMar 28, 2026
Lincoln St & W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
CSC 4TH DEGREE - FORCIBLE CONTACT
TheftMar 26, 2026
Putnam St & Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
FRAUD BY WIRE
VandalismMar 25, 2026
Anthony Wayne Dr & Kirby St, Detroit, MI 48202
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
VandalismMar 25, 2026
N M 10 & W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
AssaultMar 25, 2026
Trumbull St & W Kirby St, Detroit, MI 48208
ASSAULT AND BATTERY/SIMPLE ASSAULT

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Wayne State

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FAQ

Wayne State safety: common questions

Is Wayne State a safe neighborhood in Detroit?

Wayne State has a crime safety grade of D+, making it a higher-crime area of Detroit. Our analysis counted 412 reported incidents in Wayne State, including 138 violent and 274 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Wayne State?

The most frequently reported offense in Wayne State is Theft.