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Theft in Detroit, Michigan
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Property Crime is Detroit's dominant threat category at 55% of all recorded incidents — 9,586 of 17,404 total within a 1-mile radius over the past 12 months. Theft and robbery are the primary drivers of this figure. Common types at this volume include retail theft, vehicle break-ins, and opportunistic street robbery. Property Crime outpaces Violent Crime (5,235) by a margin of nearly 2:1.
Threat Category Breakdown
| Category | Incidents | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 9,586 | 55% |
| Violent Crime | 5,235 | 30% |
| Regulatory Offenses | 2,583 | 15% |
Theft and robbery are the primary drivers of Detroit's Property Crime category. Theft-specific subcategory breakdown is not available at this radius — the 9,586 figure encompasses all property crime offense types.
Monthly Incident Trend (All Categories — Property Crime Dominant)
| Month | Incidents |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1,646 |
| November 2024 | 1,830 |
| October 2024 | 832 |
| September 2024 | 89 (data gap) |
| August 2024 | 1,588 |
| July 2024 | 1,996 |
| June 2024 | 1,940 |
| May 2024 | 1,698 |
| April 2024 | 1,458 |
| March 2024 | 1,447 |
| February 2024 | 1,450 |
| January 2024 | 1,551 |
* September 2024 reflects an incomplete data pull and is excluded from trend calculations.
Data note: Theft-specific subcategory breakdown is not available at this radius. The Property Crime figure of 9,586 incidents encompasses all theft-related offense types.
Recent Theft News in Detroit
- Detroit Police Arrest Suspect in String of Downtown Burglaries — Detroit police have apprehended a suspect believed to be responsible for multiple burglaries in the downtown area over the past month. The suspect was caught after a security camera captured footage of a break-in at a local business. Authorities are continuing to investigate if the individual is linked to other unsolved cases.
- Armed Robbery at Detroit Gas Station Leaves Clerk Injured — An armed robbery at a gas station on Detroit's west side resulted in a clerk sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and remains at large. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
- Detroit Neighborhood Sees Spike in Home Burglaries — Residents in a Detroit neighborhood are on edge after a series of home burglaries over the past two weeks. Police have increased patrols in the area and are asking residents to report suspicious activity. No arrests have been made yet in connection with these incidents.
- Thieves Target Detroit Small Businesses in Overnight Heists — Several small businesses in Detroit were hit by thieves in a series of overnight break-ins, causing significant property damage and loss. Owners are frustrated by the lack of security in the area and are calling for more police presence. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the culprits.
- Detroit Police Investigate Robbery at Local Bank Branch — A robbery at a bank branch in Detroit has prompted a police investigation after a masked individual demanded cash from tellers. No injuries were reported, and the suspect escaped before authorities arrived. The FBI has been called in to assist with the case.
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