Southfield, MI crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
High Risk
per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a C rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (59.4% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 670 total incidents, Southfield shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
Southfield demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2674900, a total of 670 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 382 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is the second most frequent, with 227 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most common (90 incidents), followed by Stolen Property Offenses (54 incidents), Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (51 incidents), Motor Vehicle Theft (13 incidents), and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (19 incidents). Other notable crime categories include others (26 incidents), robbery (15 incidents), homicide (1 incident), and sex offenses (19 incidents). Under the "others" category, Fraud Offenses (16 incidents) are more frequent than Embezzlement (10 incidents). All 15 robbery incidents are classified as Robbery. The single homicide incident is classified as Homicide Offenses. The sex offenses category includes Sex Offenses (2 incidents), Sex Offenses (16 incidents), and Kidnapping/Abduction (1 incident). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US2674900, its population, median income, and specific zip codes. With this data, we could calculate crime rates per 100,000 residents, estimate a safety score and grade, and determine violent and property crime rates. A crime map could then be generated to visualize crime hotspots.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Southfield, MI.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Southfield, MI and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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