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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$205,840

Cost of Crime™ for Bergland, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $895 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Bergland ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Bergland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bergland is 25.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bergland Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bergland varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Bergland, MI see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bergland, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Bergland for 2025 is $205,840. This translates to approximately $476 per resident and $895 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Bergland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bergland Compared to Other Cities?

Bergland, MI:	$476
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bergland is $476 per year, which is $12 more than the national average and $10 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bergland:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,372 more than in Bergland.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $327 less than in Bergland

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bergland	Cost per Bergland Resident
Murder	$43,368	$100
Rape/Sexual Assault	$30,808	$71
Robbery	$7,482	$17
Assault	$57,939	$134
Kidnapping	$3,328	$8
Vehicle Theft	$4,456	$10
Burglary	$12,501	$29
Theft	$10,409	$24
Arson	$1,876	$4
Vandalism	$17,665	$41
Animal Cruelty	$502	$1
Drug Crimes	$8,867	$21
Identity Theft	$6,638	$15
Total Cost of Crime	$205,840	$476

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bergland, 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 Bergland totals $453,882 ($1,051 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $659,722 ($1,527 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 Bergland 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 Bergland’s 432 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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Bergland 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 Bergland residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.670
Robbery	0.5506
Rape	1.176
Murder	0.0534
Total Violent Crime	6.450 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.652
Vehicle Theft	0.6661
Burglary	3.191
Arson	0.1798
Total Property Crime	8.689 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1271
Drug Crimes	2.775
Vandalism	5.724
Identity Theft	1.985
Animal Cruelty	0.1572
Total "Other" Rate	10.77 (D+)

Individual Bergland Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Topaz, MI	C	D-	B+
White City, MI	B	D	A+
White Pine, MI	C	D-	C+
Marenisco, MI	C	D-	C+
Ewen, MI	C+	D-	B+
Silver City, MI	C	D-	C+
Thomaston, MI	B-	D	A-
Wakefield, MI	C+	D-	B+
Bruce Crossing, MI	B-	C-	B-
North Paynesville, MI	B+	C+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bergland 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
Silver City, MS	C+	A-	A-
Higgins, TX	D-	D-	D-
Hidalgo, IL	A+	B	B
Sherando, VA	C+	B-	B-
Haynes, AR	F	F	F
Hayley, AR	C	D	D
Sheshequin, PA	A+	A-	A-
Shoal, NC	C-	D	D
Harrisville, OH	C-	F	F
Shreve, AL	C	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Bergland is as safe as 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 Bergland, MI average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bergland schools on SchoolGrade

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