Because of human activities, urban dustfall and soil in China have been polluted by heavy metals in different degrees. However, the type and pollution degree of heavy metal hazard are different among cities. Based on data about the heavy metal pollution of urban soil and dustfall as well as related information investigated, the present situation of heavy metal pollution in soil and dustfall in 23 regions of China were summarized, and some suggestions were put forward according to the existing problems of research on heavy metal pollution, aiming to provide reference for government decision-making and related research in future.