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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$485,695

Cost of Crime™ for Bark River, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $711 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Bark River ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Bark River's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bark River is 19.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bark River Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bark River varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 97 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Bark River, MI see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bark River, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Bark River for 2025 is $485,695. This translates to approximately $298 per resident and $711 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Bark River. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bark River Compared to Other Cities?

Bark River, MI:	$298
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bark River is $298 per year, which is $166 less than the national average and $189 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bark River:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,551 more than in Bark River.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $149 less than in Bark River

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bark River	Cost per Bark River Resident
Murder	$131,077	$80
Rape/Sexual Assault	$96,844	$59
Robbery	$18,055	$11
Assault	$51,636	$32
Kidnapping	$7,496	$5
Vehicle Theft	$15,834	$10
Burglary	$21,574	$13
Theft	$87,924	$54
Arson	$4,101	$3
Vandalism	$28,378	$17
Animal Cruelty	$536	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,959	$7
Identity Theft	$10,282	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$485,695	$298

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bark River, 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 Bark River totals $1,355,428 ($831 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,841,123 ($1,129 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 Bark River 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 city has few 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 Bark River has 1, have the same problem. Of Bark River’s 1,631 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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Bark River 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 Bark River residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.102
Robbery	0.3519
Rape	0.9793
Murder	0.0428
Total Violent Crime	2.476 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.41
Vehicle Theft	0.6270
Burglary	1.458
Arson	0.1041
Total Property Crime	12.60 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0758
Drug Crimes	0.9913
Vandalism	2.435
Identity Theft	0.8145
Animal Cruelty	0.0444
Total "Other" Rate	4.361 (A-)

Individual Bark River Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Bark River is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bark River.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Tesch, MI	A-	B	B+
Harris, MI	C+	C	C-
Schaffer, MI	B+	B	B
Island View, MI	B-	B-	C-
Ford River, MI	B	B	C
Riverland, MI	B+	B-	B-
Wilson, MI	C+	C	C
Whitney, MI	B	B-	B-
Escanaba, MI	D+	F	D+
Wells, MI	B-	D	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bark River is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Villisca, IA	D+	A-	A-
Richfield Center, MI	A-	C+	C+
Subiaco, AR	C-	D+	D+
St. Bonaventure, NY	C	D-	D-
South Dayton, NY	A	C+	C+
East Nassau, NY	A	B+	B+
Krotz Springs, LA	D-	D-	D-
Elgin, MN	A	B+	B+
Julian, PA	A+	A+	A+
Smock, PA	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Bark River 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 Bark River, MI average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Bark River schools on SchoolGrade

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