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

Crime per Capita in Bowne Center

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Bowne Center.

 

Bowne Center, MI Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A
A+
Other Crime Grade
A+

$109,143

Cost of Crime™ for Bowne Center, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $561 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Bowne Center is 5.995 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bowne Center Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bowne Center varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 144 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 172 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Bowne Center, MI see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bowne Center, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Bowne Center for 2025 is $109,143. This translates to approximately $176 per resident and $561 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Bowne Center. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bowne Center Compared to Other Cities?

Bowne Center, MI: $176
Highland Park, MI: $1848
Hudsonville, MI: $149
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bowne Center is $176 per year, which is $288 less than the national average and $311 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bowne Center:
  • In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,673 more than in Bowne Center.
  • In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $27 less than in Bowne Center

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bowne Center for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Bowne Center
Cost per Bowne Center Resident
Murder
$35,353
$57
Rape/Sexual Assault
$33,160
$53
Robbery
$2,320
$4
Assault
$9,385
$15
Kidnapping
$2,960
$5
Vehicle Theft
$9,493
$15
Burglary
$2,746
$4
Theft
$1,552
$2
Arson
$1,905
$3
Vandalism
$6,243
$10
Animal Cruelty
$119
$0
Drug Crimes
$3,177
$5
Identity Theft
$729
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$109,143
$176

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bowne Center, 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 Bowne Center totals $396,651 ($639 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $505,794 ($814 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 Bowne Center 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 Bowne Center has 1, have the same problem. Of Bowne Center’s 621 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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Bowne Center 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 Bowne Center residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.5262
Robbery
0.1188
Rape
0.8807
Murder
0.0303
Total Violent Crime
1.556 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
0.4825
Vehicle Theft
0.9872
Burglary
0.4875
Arson
0.1270
Total Property Crime
2.084 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0786
Drug Crimes
0.6916
Vandalism
1.407
Identity Theft
0.1517
Animal Cruelty
0.0260
Total "Other" Rate
2.355 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bowne Center 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
D-
D-
F
D-
D-
D+
C+
C+
B
A
A
B
B
B
C
D
D
D+
D+
D+
C+
B
B
B-
D
D
B-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Bowne Center 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 Bowne Center, MI average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Bowne Center schools on SchoolGrade

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