Detroit Michigan

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.