The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in West Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in West Downtown Dearborn

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in West Downtown Dearborn.

 

West Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
D+
Other Crime Grade
C

$3.30 million

Cost of Crime™ for West Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,505 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in West Downtown Dearborn 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 West Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI Safe?

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

The crime rate in West Downtown Dearborn is 48.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Downtown Dearborn Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Downtown Dearborn varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the west areas to 1 in 41 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of West Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI see the most incidents - about 91 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

The total projected cost of crime in West Downtown Dearborn for 2025 is $3,299,677. This translates to approximately $660 per resident and $1,505 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in West Downtown Dearborn. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Downtown Dearborn Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

West Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI: $660
Evergreen, Detroit, MI: $1273
Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI: $257
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Downtown Dearborn is $660 per year, which is $195 more than the national average and $173 more than Dearborn's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to West Downtown Dearborn:
  • In Evergreen, Detroit, MI, crime costs $1,273 per person, which is $614 more than in West Downtown Dearborn.
  • In Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI, crime costs $257 per person, which is $403 less than in West Downtown Dearborn

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Downtown Dearborn for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to West Downtown Dearborn
Cost per West Downtown Dearborn Resident
Murder
$651,244
$130
Rape/Sexual Assault
$313,535
$63
Robbery
$95,504
$19
Assault
$624,137
$125
Kidnapping
$32,630
$7
Vehicle Theft
$448,603
$90
Burglary
$119,230
$24
Theft
$579,132
$116
Arson
$20,245
$4
Vandalism
$263,438
$53
Animal Cruelty
$3,967
$1
Drug Crimes
$106,000
$21
Identity Theft
$42,011
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$3,299,677
$660

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, 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 West Downtown Dearborn totals $6,026,081 ($1,204 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,325,758 ($1,864 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 West Downtown Dearborn 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, of which West Downtown Dearborn has 2, have the same problem. Of West Downtown Dearborn’s 5,003 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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West Downtown Dearborn 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 West Downtown Dearborn residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.344
Robbery
0.6069
Rape
1.034
Murder
0.0693
Total Violent Crime
6.054 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
22.35
Vehicle Theft
5.791
Burglary
2.628
Arson
0.1676
Total Property Crime
30.94 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1076
Drug Crimes
2.864
Vandalism
7.371
Identity Theft
1.085
Animal Cruelty
0.1072
Total "Other" Rate
11.53 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

West Downtown Dearborn is similar 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+
C-
C-
D+
D-
D-
C-
C
C
B-
B+
B+
B
B+
B+
B-
C-
C-
F
F
F
C
A
A
B+
B
B
A
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, West Downtown Dearborn 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 West Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See West Downtown Dearborn schools on SchoolGrade

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