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

Crime per Capita in Springwells

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

 

Springwells, Detroit, MI Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D
Other Crime Grade
D+

$13.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for Springwells, Detroit, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $3,453 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Springwells ranks in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 19% of neighborhoods but less safe than 81%. This analysis applies only to Springwells's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Springwells is 60.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Springwells Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Springwells varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the northeast areas to 1 in 20 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Springwells, Detroit, MI see the most incidents - about 106 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 37 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Springwells, Detroit, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Springwells for 2025 is $13,199,343. This translates to approximately $1,143 per resident and $3,453 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 6.5% of the median household income in Springwells. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

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

Springwells, Detroit, MI: $1143
Evergreen, Detroit, MI: $1273
Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI: $257
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Springwells is $1,143 per year, which is $678 more than the national average and $656 more than Detroit's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Springwells:
  • In Evergreen, Detroit, MI, crime costs $1,273 per person, which is $131 more than in Springwells.
  • In Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI, crime costs $257 per person, which is $886 less than in Springwells

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Springwells for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Springwells
Cost per Springwells Resident
Murder
$4.69 million
$406
Rape/Sexual Assault
$685,823
$59
Robbery
$401,066
$35
Assault
$3.45 million
$299
Kidnapping
$79,126
$7
Vehicle Theft
$715,739
$62
Burglary
$514,699
$45
Theft
$1.48 million
$128
Arson
$48,916
$4
Vandalism
$743,775
$64
Animal Cruelty
$9,906
$1
Drug Crimes
$277,216
$24
Identity Theft
$107,063
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$13,199,343
$1,143

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Springwells, 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 Springwells totals $35,391,441 ($3,064 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $48,590,784 ($4,206 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 Springwells 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 Springwells’s 11,552 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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Springwells 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 Springwells residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
10.40
Robbery
1.104
Rape
0.9791
Murder
0.2160
Total Violent Crime
12.70 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
24.66
Vehicle Theft
4.001
Burglary
4.912
Arson
0.1753
Total Property Crime
33.75 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1130
Drug Crimes
3.244
Vandalism
9.012
Identity Theft
1.197
Animal Cruelty
0.1159
Total "Other" Rate
13.68 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Springwells 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
C
B-
B-
D-
D
D
C
A
A
B+
B+
B+
C-
D
D
D+
C+
C+
D
B+
B+
D-
D-
D-
F
D
D
A-
A-
A-

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

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