Detroit Michigan

FBI UCR Homicide Data — 535 recorded incidents

#5 of 339 cities tracked  ·  727% above average
Crime Analysis

Detroit, Michigan has recorded 535 homicides over the tracked period, with 586 victims identified. Detroit recorded 98 homicides in 2026, 51% decreased from 202 in 2025. The city ranks #5 among 339 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI, with a clearance rate of 24% — meaning an arrest or suspect identification was made in 131 of those incidents.

Firearms — predominantly firearm - handguns — account for 42% of homicides with weapon data, followed by firearm - type unknown. The highest single month on record was July 2025, with 32 homicides.

Detroit's homicide rate is 727% above the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 305 cases remain under investigation. The primary reporting agency was Detroit Police Department, which filed 497 incident reports. The Michigan city continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.

535
Total Homicides
586
Total Victims
305
Unsolved
131
Arrests Made
24%
Clearance Rate

Weapon Breakdown

235 incidents with weapon data

Top Reporting Agencies

Agencies with most reported incidents
1 Detroit Police Department
497

Monthly Trend

Homicides per month

Recent Incidents

Last 25 recorded homicides
Jun 2, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Eden Gardens
Detroit Police Department
May 26, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Midwest
Detroit Police Department
May 21, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Brightmoor
Detroit Police Department
May 20, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Outer Drive-Hayes
Detroit Police Department
May 20, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Grand River-St Marys
Detroit Police Department
May 16, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Krainz Woods
Detroit Police Department
May 13, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Schulze
Detroit Police Department
May 9, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Outer Drive-Hayes
Detroit Police Department
May 6, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Gratiot-Grand
Detroit Police Department
May 5, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Joy Community
Detroit Police Department
May 3, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Airport Sub
Detroit Police Department
Apr 29, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Warrendale
Detroit Police Department
Apr 21, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Holcomb Community
Detroit Police Department
Apr 19, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Oak Grove District 1
Detroit Police Department
Apr 17, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Evergreen Lahser 7/8
Detroit Police Department
Apr 15, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Nolan
Detroit Police Department
Apr 14, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Schaefer 7/8 Lodge
Detroit Police Department
Apr 11, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Nortown
Detroit Police Department
Apr 8, 2026
Closed
DETROIT: Fatal shooting reported on city's east side
Apr 8, 2026
Arrest Made
DETROIT: Fatal shooting reported on city's north side
Apr 6, 2026
Arrest Made
Detroit: Homicide in Plymouth-I96
Detroit Police Department
Apr 6, 2026
Closed
One dead in Detroit overnight shooting
Apr 6, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Harmony Village
Detroit Police Department
Apr 4, 2026
Under Investigation
Detroit: Homicide in Littlefield Community
Detroit Police Department
Apr 4, 2026
Arrest Made
Detroit: Homicide in Littlefield Community
Detroit Police Department

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