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

Crime per Capita in Antrim County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Antrim County.

 

Antrim County, MI Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A+
Other Crime Grade
A

$9.39 million

Cost of Crime™ for Antrim County, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $842 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US county. Antrim County ranks in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 93% of counties but less safe than 7%. This analysis applies only to Antrim County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Antrim County is 16.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Antrim County Residents generally consider the northeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Antrim County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 50 in the southeast areas to 1 in 89 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Antrim County, MI see the most incidents - about 76 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 12 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Antrim County, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Antrim County for 2025 is $9,387,041. This translates to approximately $390 per resident and $842 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Antrim County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Antrim County Compared to Other Counties?

Antrim County, MI: $390
Wayne County, MI: $853
Ottawa County, MI: $197
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Antrim County is $390 per year, which is $74 less than the national average and $96 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Antrim County:
  • In Wayne County, MI, crime costs $853 per person, which is $463 more than in Antrim County.
  • In Ottawa County, MI, crime costs $197 per person, which is $193 less than in Antrim County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Antrim County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Antrim County
Cost per Antrim County Resident
Murder
$3.76 million
$157
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.44 million
$60
Robbery
$255,644
$11
Assault
$1.35 million
$56
Kidnapping
$96,623
$4
Vehicle Theft
$456,790
$19
Burglary
$330,680
$14
Theft
$582,820
$24
Arson
$94,441
$4
Vandalism
$480,794
$20
Animal Cruelty
$15,671
$1
Drug Crimes
$297,577
$12
Identity Theft
$216,517
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$9,387,041
$390

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Antrim County, 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 Antrim County totals $32,285,768 ($1,343 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $41,672,809 ($1,733 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 Antrim County 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 county 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 Antrim County has 21, have the same problem. Of Antrim County’s 24,040 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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Antrim County 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 Antrim County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.962
Robbery
0.3381
Rape
0.9887
Murder
0.0833
Total Violent Crime
3.372 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.681
Vehicle Theft
1.227
Burglary
1.517
Arson
0.1627
Total Property Crime
7.588 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0663
Drug Crimes
1.673
Vandalism
2.800
Identity Theft
1.164
Animal Cruelty
0.0881
Total "Other" Rate
5.791 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Antrim County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Antrim County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
B-
A+
A-
C+
A-
B+
C+
B
A
B+
A
A-
B
B+
A
B-
A
A-
C+
A-
A+
B+
A+
B+
C+
B
B
D
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Antrim County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
B-
B-
D-
D-
D-
D
D+
D+
F
D-
D-
C-
D+
D+
C+
D
D
B+
C
C
D-
D-
D-
C-
C-
C-
B+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Antrim County 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 Antrim County, MI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Antrim County schools on SchoolGrade

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