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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.06 million

Cost of Crime™ for Brown City, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $809 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Brown City ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of cities but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Brown City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Brown City is 18.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Brown City Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Brown City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 104 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Brown City, MI see the most incidents - about 23 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Brown City, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Brown City for 2025 is $1,060,438. This translates to approximately $299 per resident and $809 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Brown City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Brown City Compared to Other Cities?

Brown City, MI:	$299
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Brown City is $299 per year, which is $166 less than the national average and $188 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Brown City:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,550 more than in Brown City.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $149 less than in Brown City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Brown City	Cost per Brown City Resident
Murder	$278,374	$78
Rape/Sexual Assault	$214,068	$60
Robbery	$38,897	$11
Assault	$135,938	$38
Kidnapping	$26,221	$7
Vehicle Theft	$21,837	$6
Burglary	$43,716	$12
Theft	$169,706	$48
Arson	$6,702	$2
Vandalism	$68,108	$19
Animal Cruelty	$1,937	$1
Drug Crimes	$39,577	$11
Identity Theft	$15,356	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$1,060,438	$299

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Brown City, 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 Brown City totals $2,925,977 ($824 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,986,415 ($1,122 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 Brown City 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 west 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 Brown City’s 3,552 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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Brown City 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 Brown City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.333
Robbery	0.3481
Rape	0.9940
Murder	0.0417
Total Violent Crime	2.716 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.225
Vehicle Theft	0.3970
Burglary	1.357
Arson	0.0781
Total Property Crime	11.06 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1218
Drug Crimes	1.506
Vandalism	2.684
Identity Theft	0.5586
Animal Cruelty	0.0737
Total "Other" Rate	4.944 (B+)

Individual Brown City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Burnside, MI	A+	B+	A+
Melvin, MI	C	C+	D+
Marlette, MI	B-	D+	A-
Peck, MI	A	B-	A-
Valley Center, MI	C	C+	D+
Roseburg, MI	B-	C	C-
Yale, MI	B	C	B
Watertown, MI	A-	C+	A-
Clifford, MI	B+	C-	B+
Lum, MI	A+	B	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Brown City 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
Newtown, OH	B-	B+	B+
Hudson Oaks, TX	A	B	B
Buchanan, VA	B-	C	C
Twin City, GA	C-	D	D
Clifton, TN	F	D-	D-
Sneedville, TN	D-	F	F
Dodge Center, MN	B-	C+	C+
Shannon, MS	A	A+	A+
New Salisbury, IN	A-	A-	A-
Kemp, TX	C	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Brown City 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 Brown City, MI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Brown City schools on SchoolGrade

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