The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Aviation, Detroit, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Aviation

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Aviation.

 

Aviation, Detroit, MI Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
D+
Other Crime Grade
D+

$4.77 million

Cost of Crime™ for Aviation, Detroit, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $3,522 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Aviation in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Aviation, Detroit, MI Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Aviation ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of neighborhoods but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to Aviation's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Aviation is 62.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Aviation Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Aviation varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the north areas to 1 in 17 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Aviation, Detroit, MI see the most incidents - about 34 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 12 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Aviation, Detroit, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Aviation for 2025 is $4,772,449. This translates to approximately $1,321 per resident and $3,522 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.3% of the median household income in Aviation. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Aviation Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Aviation, Detroit, MI: $1321
Evergreen, Detroit, MI: $1273
Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI: $257
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Aviation is $1,321 per year, which is $857 more than the national average and $834 more than Detroit's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Aviation:
  • In Evergreen, Detroit, MI, crime costs $1,273 per person, which is $48 less than in Aviation.
  • In Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI, crime costs $257 per person, which is $1,064 less than in Aviation

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Aviation for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Aviation
Cost per Aviation Resident
Murder
$1.76 million
$486
Rape/Sexual Assault
$224,240
$62
Robbery
$107,582
$30
Assault
$1.48 million
$409
Kidnapping
$23,560
$7
Vehicle Theft
$222,298
$62
Burglary
$145,354
$40
Theft
$445,060
$123
Arson
$14,293
$4
Vandalism
$225,886
$63
Animal Cruelty
$3,013
$1
Drug Crimes
$97,537
$27
Identity Theft
$30,778
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$4,772,449
$1,321

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Aviation, Detroit, MI

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Aviation totals $13,117,226 ($3,631 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $17,889,675 ($4,951 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Aviation crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Aviation’s 3,613 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Aviation Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Aviation residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
14.23
Robbery
0.9466
Rape
1.024
Murder
0.2586
Total Violent Crime
16.46 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
23.79
Vehicle Theft
3.973
Burglary
4.436
Arson
0.1638
Total Property Crime
32.36 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1075
Drug Crimes
3.650
Vandalism
8.751
Identity Theft
1.101
Animal Cruelty
0.1127
Total "Other" Rate
13.72 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Aviation is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Aviation.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
F
D
D-
F
D
F
F
D-
F
F
D-
F
F
D-
D+
F
C-
F
F
D-
F
F
D
D-
F
D
D+
D-
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Aviation is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
B
B
D+
D
D
B+
B
B
A+
B-
B-
A
A+
A+
D
D
D
A+
A
A
A+
A+
A+
C-
B+
B+
C-
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Aviation is less safe than the Michigan state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Aviation, Detroit, MI average SchoolGrade of F, with 17% actual proficiency versus 20% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Aviation schools on SchoolGrade

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