Detroit crime continued to decline in 2025, driven by sustained prevention, enforcement, technology investments, and strong partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies, plus community efforts.

City officials credit collaborations with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police, federal partners, and community violent intervention groups for the drop in crime.

Police Chief Bettison says the trend is moving in the right direction and that Detroit will maintain investments in prevention, enforcement, and technology in 2026.

The Detroit Police Department is revamping policies to meet MACP standards, adding them to the policy manual and pursuing full accreditation, with the board’s oversight role under clarification.

City officials plan to release 2025 crime statistics with Mayor Mary Sheffield and law enforcement presenting the data.

The Detroit declines are discussed within broader national crime trends and related political debate over national security actions and the possible use of National Guard in other cities.

Preliminary data show a broad-based decrease across major crime categories, reflecting ongoing Detroit policy initiatives.

Mayor Sheffield announced the creation of the Office of Neighborhood and Community Safety to address mental health, after-school programs, and job training as part of a holistic safety strategy, and outlined plans for an Office of Gun Violence Prevention within her first 100 days.

Sheffield reiterated that the city will establish an Office of Neighborhood & Community Safety to oversee upcoming crime-prevention efforts.

Officials frame the results as progress built on existing programs while acknowledging that any loss of life is unacceptable.

The announcements were made at the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters on January 7, 2026, underscoring ongoing efforts to sustain and expand crime-reduction strategies.