Is Detroit, Michigan a dangerous place to live?

Interesting question. Well... I'm no expert nor am I a native to the area (I just moved to Detroit in 2016 to start graduate school) but I would say yes it is. read more

Benton Harbor is, statistically one of the most violent place to live in Michigan — clocking in at 3rd place. In 2016, there were 179 violent crimes there, meaning residents have a 1 in 55 chance of being raped, attacked or outright killed. read more

You just need to practice caution when visiting Detroit. Many of the stories you hear about how dangerous Detroit is are unfounded and often from people who have never been to Detroit. Much of downtown Detroit, Greektown, and other areas are just as safe if not more so than other large populated cities. read more