"Its dangerous reputation is mostly just reputation, but don't leave valuables in your car. Vehicle smash-and-grab crime is very high." It has a dangerous repu

"Its dangerous reputation is mostly just reputation, but don't leave valuables in your car. Vehicle smash-and-grab crime is very high." It has a dangerous reputation for a reason. Detroit hasn't really been safe for 10+ years. I lived in the area for 25+. Nearly everyone I know that lived in or around the city was held up, saw gun crime, or mugged. I know two people that were shot in the middle of the day for being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Luckily, neither of them were fatal. Another issue is that if you do have an emergency, the police/ambulance most likely won't get to you for many hours. If you want a good tech scene, pick a city like Ann Arbor or Grand Rapids.