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

Crime per Capita in Beaver Island

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Beaver Island.

 

Beaver Island, MI Map of Crime Rates
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F

Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$700,147

Cost of Crime™ for Beaver Island, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $2,776 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Beaver Island ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Beaver Island's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Beaver Island is 95.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Beaver Island Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Beaver Island varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 10 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 11 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Beaver Island, MI see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Beaver Island, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Beaver Island for 2025 is $700,147. This translates to approximately $1,429 per resident and $2,776 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in Beaver Island. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Beaver Island Compared to Other Cities?

Beaver Island, MI: $1429
Highland Park, MI: $1848
Hudsonville, MI: $149
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Beaver Island is $1,429 per year, which is $965 more than the national average and $942 more than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Beaver Island:
  • In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $420 more than in Beaver Island.
  • In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $1,280 less than in Beaver Island

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Beaver Island for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Beaver Island
Cost per Beaver Island Resident
Murder
$138,038
$282
Rape/Sexual Assault
$31,027
$63
Robbery
$19,080
$39
Assault
$250,692
$512
Kidnapping
$1,942
$4
Vehicle Theft
$9,387
$19
Burglary
$46,115
$94
Theft
$59,893
$122
Arson
$1,802
$4
Vandalism
$85,136
$174
Animal Cruelty
$589
$1
Drug Crimes
$17,635
$36
Identity Theft
$38,812
$79
Total Cost of Crime
$700,147
$1,429

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Beaver Island, 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 Beaver Island totals $1,136,455 ($2,319 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,836,602 ($3,748 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 Beaver Island 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 east part of the city 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 Beaver Island has 5, have the same problem. Of Beaver Island’s 490 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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Beaver Island 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 Beaver Island residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
17.81
Robbery
1.238
Rape
1.044
Murder
0.1499
Total Violent Crime
20.25 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
23.60
Vehicle Theft
1.237
Burglary
10.38
Arson
0.1523
Total Property Crime
35.37 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0654
Drug Crimes
4.865
Vandalism
24.32
Identity Theft
10.23
Animal Cruelty
0.1624
Total "Other" Rate
39.65 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Beaver Island is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Beaver Island.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Beaver Island is higher 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
C+
B-
B-
A-
A-
A-
A-
B+
B+
C+
C+
C+
A-
B-
B-
C+
D+
D+
C
C+
C+
C
D
D
C-
D
D
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Beaver Island is less safe than the Michigan state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Beaver Island, MI average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Beaver Island schools on SchoolGrade

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