Public Safety

Detroit's historic multi-year decline in violent crime and continued gun-violence prevention efforts.

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Plain-Language Summary

Detroit ended 2025 with 165 criminal homicides — the first time in six decades the city has been below 200 — continuing a multi-year decline in violent crime, shootings, and carjackings. At the state level, Michigan has enacted gun-buyback destruction requirements and re-established a Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.

Community Impact

The sustained drop in violent crime, nonfatal shootings (down 26%), and carjackings (down 46% year-over-year, 84% since 2015) reflects investment in both policing and the city's new Office of Neighborhood and Community Safety, which focuses on mental health, after-school programs, and job training as crime-prevention tools.

Related Departments

Office of Neighborhood and Community SafetyDetroit Police Department (DPD)

Representatives Involved

James E. Tate Jr.Nonpartisan

Detroit City Council Member / District 1

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Gretchen WhitmerDemocratic

Governor of Michigan

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Mike DugganDemocratic

Mayor of Detroit

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Candidates Involved

John James

Governor of Michigan

RepublicanActive Candidate

Currently the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 10th Congressional District and the Republican frontrunner for Governor in 2026. James has built his political career on a business and public-safety-focused platform, including support for tax relief and law-enforcement funding.

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