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

Crime per Capita in Pembroke

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

 

Pembroke, Detroit, MI Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

F
C-
Other Crime Grade
D

$10.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pembroke, Detroit, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $3,200 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Pembroke ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of neighborhoods but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Pembroke's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Pembroke is 58.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pembroke Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pembroke varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the northwest areas to 1 in 19 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Pembroke, Detroit, MI see the most incidents - about 83 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 16 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pembroke, Detroit, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Pembroke for 2025 is $10,411,421. This translates to approximately $1,276 per resident and $3,200 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.7% of the median household income in Pembroke. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Pembroke, Detroit, MI: $1276
Evergreen, Detroit, MI: $1273
Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI: $257
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pembroke is $1,276 per year, which is $811 more than the national average and $789 more than Detroit's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Pembroke:
  • In Evergreen, Detroit, MI, crime costs $1,273 per person, which is $2 less than in Pembroke.
  • In Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI, crime costs $257 per person, which is $1,019 less than in Pembroke

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pembroke for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pembroke
Cost per Pembroke Resident
Murder
$4.24 million
$519
Rape/Sexual Assault
$528,560
$65
Robbery
$183,514
$22
Assault
$2.68 million
$329
Kidnapping
$53,503
$7
Vehicle Theft
$622,663
$76
Burglary
$271,267
$33
Theft
$782,188
$96
Arson
$23,920
$3
Vandalism
$752,115
$92
Animal Cruelty
$6,309
$1
Drug Crimes
$187,433
$23
Identity Theft
$80,679
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$10,411,421
$1,276

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pembroke, 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 Pembroke totals $31,319,852 ($3,837 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $41,731,274 ($5,113 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 Pembroke 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 south 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 Pembroke has 1, have the same problem. Of Pembroke’s 8,162 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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Pembroke 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 Pembroke residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
11.44
Robbery
0.7148
Rape
1.068
Murder
0.2763
Total Violent Crime
13.50 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
18.50
Vehicle Theft
4.927
Burglary
3.664
Arson
0.1214
Total Property Crime
27.22 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1081
Drug Crimes
3.105
Vandalism
12.90
Identity Theft
1.277
Animal Cruelty
0.1045
Total "Other" Rate
17.49 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Pembroke 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
B+
B+
B+
B
C+
C+
D
D
D
B+
C-
C-
B+
C-
C-
A+
A+
A+
C+
C-
C-
C-
C
C
A+
A
A
B-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Pembroke 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 Pembroke, Detroit, MI average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Pembroke schools on SchoolGrade

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