The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 49321, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$5.20 million

Cost of Crime™ for 49321, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $814 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 49321 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 49321, MI Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US zip. 49321 ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of zip codes but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to 49321's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 49321 is 23.99 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 49321 Residents generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 49321 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 28 in the southwest areas to 1 in 93 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of 49321, MI see the most incidents - about 151 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 49321, MI

The total projected cost of crime in 49321 for 2025 is $5,201,033. This translates to approximately $326 per resident and $814 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in 49321. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 49321 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

49321, MI:	$326
48238, MI:	$1927
49426, MI:	$148
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 49321 is $326 per year, which is $138 less than the national average and $160 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 49321:

In 48238, MI, crime costs $1,927 per person, which is $1,601 more than in 49321.
In 49426, MI, crime costs $148 per person, which is $179 less than in 49321

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 49321 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 49321	Cost per 49321 Resident
Murder	$862,521	$54
Rape/Sexual Assault	$921,885	$58
Robbery	$126,855	$8
Assault	$911,032	$57
Kidnapping	$51,926	$3
Vehicle Theft	$461,584	$29
Burglary	$235,411	$15
Theft	$981,062	$62
Arson	$37,174	$2
Vandalism	$318,155	$20
Animal Cruelty	$10,347	$1
Drug Crimes	$159,383	$10
Identity Theft	$123,696	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$5,201,033	$326

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 49321, 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 49321 totals $10,437,427 ($655 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,638,460 ($981 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 49321 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 southwest 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 49321 has 3, have the same problem. Of 49321’s 15,941 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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49321 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 49321 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.990
Robbery	0.2530
Rape	0.9538
Murder	0.0288
Total Violent Crime	3.226 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.88
Vehicle Theft	1.870
Burglary	1.628
Arson	0.0966
Total Property Crime	15.48 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0537
Drug Crimes	1.352
Vandalism	2.794
Identity Theft	1.003
Animal Cruelty	0.0877
Total "Other" Rate	5.289 (B+)

Individual 49321 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 49321 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 49321.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
49544, MI	C	D+	C-
49525, MI	A-	B	B+
49505, MI	C	D	C+
49306, MI	A+	A-	A+
49504, MI	D+	D-	C-
49503, MI	D	F	D+
49345, MI	A	C+	A
49534, MI	A	B	A-
49506, MI	C+	D+	B-
49341, MI	A+	B+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

49321 is similar 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
77011, TX	D-	D-	D-
33976, FL	A+	A	A
35406, AL	B+	A+	A+
35957, AL	C-	C-	C-
37377, TN	C	C+	C+
49307, MI	B-	D+	D+
60503, IL	A-	A	A
60546, IL	C-	C+	C+
63050, MO	C+	C	C
63775, MO	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, 49321 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 49321, MI average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 49321 schools on SchoolGrade

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