The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 48813, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$7.27 million

Cost of Crime™ for 48813, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $889 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 48813 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 48813, MI Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US zip. 48813 ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of zip codes but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to 48813's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 48813 is 20.99 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 48813 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 48813 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 29 in the central areas to 1 in 79 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 48813, MI see the most incidents - about 141 per year. In contrast, the north part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 48813, MI

The total projected cost of crime in 48813 for 2025 is $7,269,006. This translates to approximately $342 per resident and $889 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in 48813. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 48813 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

48813, MI:	$342
48238, MI:	$1927
49426, MI:	$148
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 48813 is $342 per year, which is $122 less than the national average and $144 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 48813:

In 48238, MI, crime costs $1,927 per person, which is $1,585 more than in 48813.
In 49426, MI, crime costs $148 per person, which is $195 less than in 48813

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 48813 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 48813	Cost per 48813 Resident
Murder	$1.75 million	$82
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.29 million	$61
Robbery	$184,555	$9
Assault	$1.30 million	$61
Kidnapping	$100,117	$5
Vehicle Theft	$308,485	$15
Burglary	$372,576	$18
Theft	$794,385	$37
Arson	$58,077	$3
Vandalism	$734,402	$35
Animal Cruelty	$11,715	$1
Drug Crimes	$251,624	$12
Identity Theft	$121,307	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$7,269,006	$342

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 48813, 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 48813 totals $18,165,861 ($856 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $25,434,867 ($1,198 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 48813 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, of which 48813 has 4, have the same problem. Of 48813’s 21,234 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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48813 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 48813 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.129
Robbery	0.2763
Rape	0.9984
Murder	0.0438
Total Violent Crime	3.448 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.224
Vehicle Theft	0.9382
Burglary	1.935
Arson	0.1133
Total Property Crime	10.21 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0778
Drug Crimes	1.602
Vandalism	4.841
Identity Theft	0.7381
Animal Cruelty	0.0746
Total "Other" Rate	7.334 (B-)

Individual 48813 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 48813 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 48813.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
48876, MI	A-	C-	A-
49076, MI	B-	C-	B+
49096, MI	A	A-	A
48827, MI	A-	C	A
48821, MI	A	A-	A
49021, MI	A	C+	A
49073, MI	B+	C-	B+
48911, MI	C-	D-	C-
48842, MI	B+	B	B
49264, MI	A-	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

48813 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
26062, WV	B	B	B
76058, TX	B-	C+	C+
53090, WI	A-	A	A
53092, WI	C+	A	A
56377, MN	B+	A	A
60045, IL	A-	A-	A-
61081, IL	B-	B-	B-
64063, MO	D+	C+	C+
64130, MO	F	F	F
70401, LA	C-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, 48813 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 48813, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 48813 schools on SchoolGrade

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