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

Crime per Capita in Jefferson Chalmers

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

 

Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

F
C+
Other Crime Grade
C

$6.81 million

Cost of Crime™ for Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $2,739 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Jefferson Chalmers ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of neighborhoods but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Jefferson Chalmers's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Jefferson Chalmers is 47.79 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Jefferson Chalmers Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Jefferson Chalmers varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the north areas to 1 in 30 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI see the most incidents - about 49 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 17 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Jefferson Chalmers for 2025 is $6,808,606. This translates to approximately $1,171 per resident and $2,739 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.1% of the median household income in Jefferson Chalmers. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Jefferson Chalmers Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI: $1171
Evergreen, Detroit, MI: $1273
Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI: $257
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Jefferson Chalmers is $1,171 per year, which is $707 more than the national average and $684 more than Detroit's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Jefferson Chalmers:
  • In Evergreen, Detroit, MI, crime costs $1,273 per person, which is $102 more than in Jefferson Chalmers.
  • In Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI, crime costs $257 per person, which is $915 less than in Jefferson Chalmers

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Jefferson Chalmers for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Jefferson Chalmers
Cost per Jefferson Chalmers Resident
Murder
$2.71 million
$466
Rape/Sexual Assault
$368,309
$63
Robbery
$138,546
$24
Assault
$2.00 million
$344
Kidnapping
$39,735
$7
Vehicle Theft
$456,115
$78
Burglary
$200,833
$35
Theft
$414,325
$71
Arson
$23,143
$4
Vandalism
$285,619
$49
Animal Cruelty
$5,004
$1
Drug Crimes
$129,359
$22
Identity Theft
$38,039
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$6,808,606
$1,171

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Jefferson Chalmers, 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 Jefferson Chalmers totals $20,252,696 ($3,483 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $27,061,302 ($4,655 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 Jefferson Chalmers 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 northwest 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 Jefferson Chalmers’s 5,814 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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Jefferson Chalmers 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 Jefferson Chalmers residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
11.98
Robbery
0.7576
Rape
1.045
Murder
0.2479
Total Violent Crime
14.03 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.76
Vehicle Theft
5.066
Burglary
3.808
Arson
0.1648
Total Property Crime
22.80 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1127
Drug Crimes
3.008
Vandalism
6.877
Identity Theft
0.8453
Animal Cruelty
0.1164
Total "Other" Rate
10.96 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Jefferson Chalmers 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
A+
A+
C+
D
D
F
F
F
C+
B+
B+
C-
D+
D+
B+
B+
B+
A-
B-
B-
A-
D+
D+
D
D
D
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Jefferson Chalmers 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 Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Jefferson Chalmers schools on SchoolGrade

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