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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.81 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bronson, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $955 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Bronson ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of cities but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to Bronson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bronson is 20.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bronson Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bronson varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 74 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Bronson, MI see the most incidents - about 42 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bronson, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Bronson for 2025 is $1,811,365. This translates to approximately $380 per resident and $955 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Bronson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Bronson, MI:	$380
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bronson is $380 per year, which is $84 less than the national average and $106 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bronson:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,468 more than in Bronson.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $231 less than in Bronson

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bronson	Cost per Bronson Resident
Murder	$601,056	$126
Rape/Sexual Assault	$282,276	$59
Robbery	$50,755	$11
Assault	$343,362	$72
Kidnapping	$33,691	$7
Vehicle Theft	$24,856	$5
Burglary	$53,209	$11
Theft	$225,756	$47
Arson	$15,447	$3
Vandalism	$85,635	$18
Animal Cruelty	$3,303	$1
Drug Crimes	$69,361	$15
Identity Theft	$22,659	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$1,811,365	$380

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bronson, 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 Bronson totals $5,444,838 ($1,144 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,256,203 ($1,524 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 Bronson 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 have the same problem. Of Bronson’s 4,761 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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Bronson 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 Bronson residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.511
Robbery	0.3389
Rape	0.9778
Murder	0.0672
Total Violent Crime	3.895 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.156
Vehicle Theft	0.3371
Burglary	1.232
Arson	0.1343
Total Property Crime	10.86 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1167
Drug Crimes	1.970
Vandalism	2.518
Identity Theft	0.6149
Animal Cruelty	0.0938
Total "Other" Rate	5.313 (B+)

Individual Bronson Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gilead, MI	B	D-	B+
Batavia Center, MI	A	B-	A
Burr Oak, MI	A	B-	A
East Gilead, MI	A	A	A
Shorecrest, MI	B	C	A-
Orland, IN	B+	B	B+
Colon, MI	B	C	A-
Findley, MI	A+	B+	A+
Sherwood, MI	A-	C	A-
Coldwater, MI	B	C-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bronson 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
Middletown, IN	A	A+	A+
Perry, NY	A-	B	B
Birch Run, MI	C-	C	C
Perkiomenville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Meadows Place, TX	D	D+	D+
Jericho, VT	A-	A	A
Fordyce, AR	F	F	F
Waialua, HI	C-	D	D
Wahoo, NE	B-	B	B
Vinton, IA	B-	B	B

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

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