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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$359,308

Cost of Crime™ for Carsonville, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $661 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Carsonville ranks in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 82% of cities but less safe than 18%. This analysis applies only to Carsonville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Carsonville is 14.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Carsonville Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Carsonville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 57 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 95 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Carsonville, MI see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Carsonville, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Carsonville for 2025 is $359,308. This translates to approximately $278 per resident and $661 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Carsonville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

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

Carsonville, MI:	$278
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Carsonville is $278 per year, which is $186 less than the national average and $209 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Carsonville:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,571 more than in Carsonville.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $129 less than in Carsonville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Carsonville	Cost per Carsonville Resident
Murder	$121,016	$94
Rape/Sexual Assault	$77,579	$60
Robbery	$13,522	$10
Assault	$34,610	$27
Kidnapping	$6,250	$5
Vehicle Theft	$6,751	$5
Burglary	$15,347	$12
Theft	$48,698	$38
Arson	$2,892	$2
Vandalism	$16,109	$12
Animal Cruelty	$501	$0
Drug Crimes	$12,011	$9
Identity Theft	$4,021	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$359,308	$278

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Carsonville, 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 Carsonville totals $1,189,234 ($920 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,548,542 ($1,198 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 Carsonville 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 Carsonville’s 1,293 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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Carsonville 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 Carsonville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9320
Robbery	0.3325
Rape	0.9896
Murder	0.0498
Total Violent Crime	2.304 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.272
Vehicle Theft	0.3372
Burglary	1.309
Arson	0.0926
Total Property Crime	9.011 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0797
Drug Crimes	1.256
Vandalism	1.744
Identity Theft	0.4018
Animal Cruelty	0.0524
Total "Other" Rate	3.534 (A)

Individual Carsonville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Port Sanilac, MI	A-	C+	A-
Forester, MI	A+	A	A+
Applegate, MI	A	B	A
McGregor, MI	B	C+	C+
Deckerville, MI	B+	C+	B
Richmondville, MI	B+	C	B
Sandusky, MI	C+	C	C+
Watertown, MI	A-	C+	A-
Palms, MI	A-	C	A-
Croswell, MI	A-	C+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Carsonville 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
Hardyville, KY	C+	C-	C-
Three Bridges, NJ	A	A+	A+
Thomas, KY	D	C	C
Faber, VA	D	C-	C-
Surry, ME	A	A+	A+
Faulkner, TX	C+	D+	D+
Floral, AR	D+	D	D
Floyd Springs, GA	B	B+	B+
Garrison, MN	C+	C	C
Stockbridge, WI	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Carsonville 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 Carsonville, MI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Carsonville schools on SchoolGrade

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