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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$128,499

Cost of Crime™ for Burt Lake, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $457 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Burt Lake ranks in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 91% of cities but less safe than 9%. This analysis applies only to Burt Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Burt Lake is 12.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Burt Lake Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Burt Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 95 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Burt Lake, MI see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Burt Lake, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Burt Lake for 2025 is $128,499. This translates to approximately $259 per resident and $457 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Burt Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Burt Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Burt Lake, MI:	$259
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Burt Lake is $259 per year, which is $206 less than the national average and $228 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Burt Lake:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,590 more than in Burt Lake.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $109 less than in Burt Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Burt Lake	Cost per Burt Lake Resident
Murder	$39,357	$79
Rape/Sexual Assault	$30,351	$61
Robbery	$5,218	$10
Assault	$14,420	$29
Kidnapping	$2,565	$5
Vehicle Theft	$3,286	$7
Burglary	$11,181	$22
Theft	$8,031	$16
Arson	$1,780	$4
Vandalism	$5,199	$10
Animal Cruelty	$332	$1
Drug Crimes	$5,461	$11
Identity Theft	$1,318	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$128,499	$259

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Burt Lake, 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 Burt Lake totals $412,692 ($830 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $541,190 ($1,089 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 Burt Lake 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 Burt Lake’s 497 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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Burt Lake 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 Burt Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.010
Robbery	0.3338
Rape	1.007
Murder	0.0421
Total Violent Crime	2.393 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.120
Vehicle Theft	0.4270
Burglary	2.480
Arson	0.1483
Total Property Crime	6.176 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0851
Drug Crimes	1.486
Vandalism	1.464
Identity Theft	0.3426
Animal Cruelty	0.0904
Total "Other" Rate	3.468 (A)

Individual Burt Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Alanson, MI	A-	B	A-
Indian River, MI	C+	C+	B-
Brutus, MI	A	B-	A
Topinabee, MI	B+	C-	A
Epsilon, MI	A+	B	A
Oden, MI	A+	A-	A+
Conway, MI	B+	C	A-
Long Point, MI	A+	B	A+
Birchwood, MI	A-	B-	B+
Wildwood, MI	A	B+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Burt Lake 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
Zena, OK	D-	D	D
Yelvington, KY	A-	A+	A+
Alto Pass, IL	C+	C+	C+
Ashford, WA	D-	D-	D-
Monteview, ID	B-	C+	C+
Osage, TX	F	D+	D+
Olive Branch, IL	C+	B	B
North Turner, ME	A+	A+	A+
North Palermo, ME	A+	A	A
Nixonton, NC	D+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Burt Lake 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 Burt Lake, MI average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Burt Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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