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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$260,889

Cost of Crime™ for Big Bay, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $859 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Big Bay is 29.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Big Bay Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Big Bay varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Big Bay, MI see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Big Bay, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Big Bay for 2025 is $260,889. This translates to approximately $509 per resident and $859 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Big Bay. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Big Bay Compared to Other Cities?

Big Bay, MI:	$509
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Big Bay is $509 per year, which is $44 more than the national average and $22 more than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Big Bay:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,340 more than in Big Bay.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $359 less than in Big Bay

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Big Bay	Cost per Big Bay Resident
Murder	$94,545	$184
Rape/Sexual Assault	$32,507	$63
Robbery	$8,853	$17
Assault	$36,199	$71
Kidnapping	$3,143	$6
Vehicle Theft	$6,702	$13
Burglary	$9,000	$18
Theft	$40,008	$78
Arson	$1,636	$3
Vandalism	$8,397	$16
Animal Cruelty	$591	$1
Drug Crimes	$10,989	$21
Identity Theft	$8,319	$16
Total Cost of Crime	$260,889	$509

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Big Bay, 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 Big Bay totals $795,312 ($1,550 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,056,201 ($2,059 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 Big Bay 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 Big Bay’s 513 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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Big Bay 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 Big Bay residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.457
Robbery	0.5487
Rape	1.045
Murder	0.0981
Total Violent Crime	4.149 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.06
Vehicle Theft	0.8437
Burglary	1.934
Arson	0.1321
Total Property Crime	17.97 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1010
Drug Crimes	2.896
Vandalism	2.291
Identity Theft	2.095
Animal Cruelty	0.1557
Total "Other" Rate	7.539 (C+)

Individual Big Bay Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Huron Mountain, MI	C-	D+	D+
Buckroe, MI	C-	D+	D+
National Mine, MI	B-	B-	C-
North Lake, MI	C+	C+	C
Trowbridge Park, MI	D+	D+	D
Negaunee, MI	C-	C-	D+
Diorite, MI	B-	C+	C
Ishpeming, MI	D+	D+	D+
Champion, MI	C+	C-	C
Skanee, MI	C-	D-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Big Bay 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
Falling Spring, VA	B+	D-	D-
Macon, MI	A	A-	A-
Kelvin, ND	F	D-	D-
Elliott, MS	A	A+	A+
Rest Haven, GA	B+	B+	B+
Emerson, NY	A+	A+	A+
Enon Grove, GA	B-	D	D
Junction City, LA	C-	F	F
Reedville, TX	C-	C-	C-
Ernest, PA	A-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Big Bay is as safe as the Michigan state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Big Bay, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Big Bay schools on SchoolGrade

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