The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 48456, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$252,282

Cost of Crime™ for 48456, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $717 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 48456 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 48456, MI Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US zip. 48456 ranks in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 88% of zip codes but less safe than 12%. This analysis applies only to 48456's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 48456 is 13.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 48456 Residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 48456 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 59 in the southwest areas to 1 in 77 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 48456, MI see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 48456, MI

The total projected cost of crime in 48456 for 2025 is $252,282. This translates to approximately $314 per resident and $717 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in 48456. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 48456 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

48456, MI:	$314
48238, MI:	$1927
49426, MI:	$148
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 48456 is $314 per year, which is $150 less than the national average and $173 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 48456:

In 48238, MI, crime costs $1,927 per person, which is $1,614 more than in 48456.
In 49426, MI, crime costs $148 per person, which is $166 less than in 48456

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 48456 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 48456	Cost per 48456 Resident
Murder	$84,373	$105
Rape/Sexual Assault	$54,872	$68
Robbery	$9,813	$12
Assault	$38,788	$48
Kidnapping	$4,929	$6
Vehicle Theft	$5,798	$7
Burglary	$9,167	$11
Theft	$19,966	$25
Arson	$1,772	$2
Vandalism	$11,393	$14
Animal Cruelty	$513	$1
Drug Crimes	$8,496	$11
Identity Theft	$2,401	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$252,282	$314

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 48456, MI

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 48456 totals $836,880 ($1,041 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,089,162 ($1,355 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 48456 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 48456’s 804 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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48456 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 48456 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.680
Robbery	0.3880
Rape	1.126
Murder	0.0558
Total Violent Crime	3.249 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.795
Vehicle Theft	0.4657
Burglary	1.257
Arson	0.0912
Total Property Crime	6.609 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1011
Drug Crimes	1.429
Vandalism	1.984
Identity Theft	0.3858
Animal Cruelty	0.0863
Total "Other" Rate	3.985 (A-)

Individual 48456 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 48456 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 48456.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
48470, MI	A+	B+	A+
48465, MI	A	C	A
48434, MI	A	C+	A
48427, MI	B+	C+	B
48475, MI	A-	C+	A-
48410, MI	B-	C	B
48472, MI	B+	B-	B+
48426, MI	A	B+	A
48726, MI	B-	F	A-
48754, MI	A	B-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

48456 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
83431, ID	A-	B	B
23413, VA	D-	D-	D-
26169, WV	A	B	B
26581, WV	C-	C+	C+
26852, WV	A+	A	A
26855, WV	A	A-	A-
27843, NC	F	F	F
27915, NC	F	F	F
34739, FL	A-	B-	B-
46133, IN	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, 48456 is safer than the Michigan state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 48456, MI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 48456 schools on SchoolGrade

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