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

Crime per Capita in Denby

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

 

Denby, Detroit, MI Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

F
C-
Other Crime Grade
D-

$16.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Denby, Detroit, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $3,975 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Denby 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 Denby, Detroit, MI Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Denby 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 Denby's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Denby is 61.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Denby Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Denby varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the southwest areas to 1 in 20 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Denby, Detroit, MI see the most incidents - about 174 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Denby, Detroit, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Denby for 2025 is $16,539,591. This translates to approximately $1,359 per resident and $3,975 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 8.4% of the median household income in Denby. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.4%
  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): 11.6%

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

Denby, Detroit, MI: $1359
Evergreen, Detroit, MI: $1273
Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI: $257
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Denby is $1,359 per year, which is $894 more than the national average and $872 more than Detroit's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Denby:
  • In Evergreen, Detroit, MI, crime costs $1,273 per person, which is $85 less than in Denby.
  • In Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI, crime costs $257 per person, which is $1,102 less than in Denby

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Denby for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Denby
Cost per Denby Resident
Murder
$6.53 million
$536
Rape/Sexual Assault
$775,760
$64
Robbery
$394,566
$32
Assault
$4.42 million
$363
Kidnapping
$83,468
$7
Vehicle Theft
$953,556
$78
Burglary
$563,139
$46
Theft
$1.08 million
$89
Arson
$51,696
$4
Vandalism
$1.36 million
$111
Animal Cruelty
$10,853
$1
Drug Crimes
$254,228
$21
Identity Theft
$67,303
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$16,539,591
$1,359

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Denby, 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 Denby totals $48,190,306 ($3,959 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $64,729,897 ($5,317 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 Denby 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 north 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, of which Denby has 1, have the same problem. Of Denby’s 12,173 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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Denby 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 Denby residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
12.64
Robbery
1.030
Rape
1.051
Murder
0.2852
Total Violent Crime
15.00 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
17.21
Vehicle Theft
5.059
Burglary
5.100
Arson
0.1759
Total Property Crime
27.54 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1131
Drug Crimes
2.823
Vandalism
15.60
Identity Theft
0.7143
Animal Cruelty
0.1205
Total "Other" Rate
19.37 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Denby 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
D+
B
B
A-
B+
B+
D+
D-
D-
C-
B+
B+
B
C
C
D
D-
D-
A-
A
A
B-
A-
A-
D-
F
F
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Denby 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 Denby, Detroit, MI average SchoolGrade of F, with 17% actual proficiency versus 15% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Denby schools on SchoolGrade

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