Dearborn Sees Significant Drop In Violent Crime

DEARBORN, MI — Crime across Dearborn fell in 2025 for the second consecutive year, city officials announced Tuesday.

City officials said violent crime declined by 14 percent in 2025 and an overall 20 percent decrease since the beginning of 2023. There was also a 40 percent decrease in burglaries, a 22 percent decrease in robberies and a 30 percent decrease in vehicle thefts year-over-year, according to police statistics.

"These are tangible improvements in public safety made possible by the men and women of the Dearborn Police Department, who we place our trust in," Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said. "We reinforce that trust each year when we make historic investments that provide our officers with the manpower, training, and tools they need to keep our community safe."

Police leaders attribute the decline of crime to record improvements in public safety, including a historic 191 officers on staff. They also praised other strategic investments, such as license plate readers, a real-time information center, drone assistance and new police cars and equipment, which includes translation-capable body cameras.

"These investments allow us not only to prevent crime, but to quickly and successfully bring investigations to a conclusion and provide justice for victims and their families," Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin said. "Our officers’ deep ties to the community and commitment to service play a critical role in building trust and keeping Dearborn safe."

Hammoud said the police upgrades largely come from the city's general fund. City council leaders added they have obtained special grants to also help fund the upgrades.

"Smart investments and strong partnerships are making a real difference for Dearborn residents," City Council President Michael T. Sareini said. "We remain committed to supporting a fully resourced police department. Myself and my Council colleagues will remain steadfast in supporting our department to be one of the top, most cutting-edge in the state."