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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$740,924

Cost of Crime™ for Breckenridge, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $772 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Breckenridge ranks in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 72% of cities but less safe than 28%. This analysis applies only to Breckenridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Breckenridge is 17.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Breckenridge Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Breckenridge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 46 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 95 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Breckenridge, MI see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Breckenridge, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Breckenridge for 2025 is $740,924. This translates to approximately $310 per resident and $772 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Breckenridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

Breckenridge, MI:	$310
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Breckenridge is $310 per year, which is $154 less than the national average and $177 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Breckenridge:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,539 more than in Breckenridge.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $161 less than in Breckenridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Breckenridge	Cost per Breckenridge Resident
Murder	$175,112	$73
Rape/Sexual Assault	$150,852	$63
Robbery	$24,717	$10
Assault	$134,779	$56
Kidnapping	$15,907	$7
Vehicle Theft	$19,550	$8
Burglary	$38,818	$16
Theft	$66,552	$28
Arson	$5,996	$3
Vandalism	$68,470	$29
Animal Cruelty	$1,166	$0
Drug Crimes	$29,681	$12
Identity Theft	$9,324	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$740,924	$310

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge totals $1,931,109 ($808 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,672,032 ($1,118 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 Breckenridge 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 central 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 Breckenridge has 2, have the same problem. Of Breckenridge’s 2,391 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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Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.963
Robbery	0.3286
Rape	1.041
Murder	0.0390
Total Violent Crime	3.371 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.374
Vehicle Theft	0.5280
Burglary	1.790
Arson	0.1038
Total Property Crime	7.796 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1097
Drug Crimes	1.678
Vandalism	4.008
Identity Theft	0.5038
Animal Cruelty	0.0659
Total "Other" Rate	6.366 (B)

Individual Breckenridge Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wheeler, MI	B+	C-	A-
Ryan, MI	A-	B-	A-
North Star, MI	B-	C-	B-
St. Louis, MI	C+	C-	C+
Merrill, MI	B+	A-	A-
Rathbone, MI	A-	C-	A
Iva, MI	A	B	A
Alma, MI	B-	D	B
Sickles, MI	A-	C	A
St. Elmo, MI	A	C+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Breckenridge 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
Elroy, WI	C+	B+	B+
Mill City, OR	C	B-	B-
Pink, OK	C	C-	C-
Taberg, NY	A+	A-	A-
Crumpler, NC	D	C	C
Twisp, WA	D+	D	D
Cass Lake, MN	D-	D-	D-
Valliant, OK	D	C-	C-
Kenton, TN	D+	D-	D-
West Carthage, NY	B-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Breckenridge schools on SchoolGrade

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