Between Saturday and Monday, 94 fires were reported across the city -- down from 169 during the three-day period in 2010.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing credited the success to those who helped with the annual Angels' Night campaign.
"Our community stood up loud and proud over the last three nights," he said during Tuesday's announcement at the Northwest Activities Center.
The city also announced 123 juvenile curfew violations and 53 parental responsibility tickets were issued during the three-day period.
According to the city, more than 19,300 people registered to volunteer, including those who patrolled neighborhoods, watched vacant homes and turned on their porch lights.
Detroit Executive Fire Commissioner Donald Austin also thanked firefighters who helped patrol neighborhoods from 3 a.m.-6 a.m. -- hours when volunteer patrols typically dropped off.
Bing said Detroit is making a comeback.
"We collectively have made a difference," Bing said. "We collectively will bring this city back."
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
