The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake.

 

Barnes Lake-Millers Lake, MI Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
B+
Other Crime Grade
B

$41,585

Cost of Crime™ for Barnes Lake-Millers Lake, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,079 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake 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 Barnes Lake-Millers Lake, MI Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Barnes Lake-Millers Lake ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of cities but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Barnes Lake-Millers Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake is 18.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake for 2025 is $41,585. This translates to approximately $433 per resident and $1,079 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Barnes Lake-Millers Lake, MI: $433
Highland Park, MI: $1848
Hudsonville, MI: $149
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake is $433 per year, which is $31 less than the national average and $54 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Barnes Lake-Millers Lake:
  • In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,415 more than in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake.
  • In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $284 less than in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Barnes Lake-Millers Lake for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Barnes Lake-Millers Lake
Cost per Barnes Lake-Millers Lake Resident
Murder
$18,458
$192
Rape/Sexual Assault
$6,393
$67
Robbery
$983
$10
Assault
$5,717
$60
Kidnapping
$216
$2
Vehicle Theft
$429
$4
Burglary
$1,217
$13
Theft
$3,366
$35
Arson
$346
$4
Vandalism
$2,969
$31
Animal Cruelty
$43
$0
Drug Crimes
$1,067
$11
Identity Theft
$381
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$41,585
$433

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake, 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 Barnes Lake-Millers Lake totals $154,680 ($1,611 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $196,265 ($2,044 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 Barnes Lake-Millers Lake 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 have the same problem. Of Barnes Lake-Millers Lake’s 96 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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Barnes Lake-Millers Lake 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 Barnes Lake-Millers Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.074
Robbery
0.3255
Rape
1.098
Murder
0.1023
Total Violent Crime
3.600 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.770
Vehicle Theft
0.2888
Burglary
1.397
Arson
0.1495
Total Property Crime
8.605 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0371
Drug Crimes
1.503
Vandalism
4.329
Identity Theft
0.5133
Animal Cruelty
0.0605
Total "Other" Rate
6.442 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Barnes Lake-Millers Lake is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Barnes Lake-Millers Lake.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
B+
A
B
B-
B
A-
C+
A-
B+
C
B+
B
C+
B-
A-
B
B+
A+
B
A
B+
C+
B+
A+
B
A+
B+
C-
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Barnes Lake-Millers Lake 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
D
F
F
C+
B+
B+
C+
C+
C+
F
F
F
D+
D-
D-
B
A
A
C-
B-
B-
F
F
F
D
D
D
F
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Barnes Lake-Millers Lake 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 Barnes Lake-Millers Lake, MI average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Barnes Lake-Millers Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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