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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$424,851

Cost of Crime™ for Clifford, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $673 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Clifford ranks in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 74% of cities but less safe than 26%. This analysis applies only to Clifford's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Clifford is 17.12 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Clifford Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Clifford varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 69 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Clifford, MI see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Clifford, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Clifford for 2025 is $424,851. This translates to approximately $261 per resident and $673 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Clifford. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

Clifford, MI:	$261
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Clifford is $261 per year, which is $203 less than the national average and $225 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Clifford:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,587 more than in Clifford.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $112 less than in Clifford

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Clifford	Cost per Clifford Resident
Murder	$53,699	$33
Rape/Sexual Assault	$91,495	$56
Robbery	$20,245	$12
Assault	$105,014	$65
Kidnapping	$8,968	$6
Vehicle Theft	$2,293	$1
Burglary	$23,965	$15
Theft	$54,309	$33
Arson	$2,728	$2
Vandalism	$26,094	$16
Animal Cruelty	$880	$1
Drug Crimes	$20,412	$13
Identity Theft	$14,749	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$424,851	$261

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Clifford, 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 Clifford totals $833,738 ($513 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,258,589 ($775 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 Clifford 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 northeast 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 Clifford’s 1,625 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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Clifford 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 Clifford residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.250
Robbery	0.3961
Rape	0.9286
Murder	0.0176
Total Violent Crime	3.592 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.453
Vehicle Theft	0.0911
Burglary	1.626
Arson	0.0695
Total Property Crime	8.240 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0910
Drug Crimes	1.698
Vandalism	2.248
Identity Theft	1.173
Animal Cruelty	0.0732
Total "Other" Rate	5.283 (B+)

Individual Clifford Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Silverwood, MI	A-	B	B+
Marlette, MI	B-	D+	A-
Kingston, MI	A-	B-	B+
North Branch, MI	B	B-	B
Burnside, MI	A+	B+	A+
East Dayton, MI	A+	A	A
Wilmot, MI	A	B+	B+
Hemans, MI	A	B-	A-
Mayville, MI	B	B	C+
Fostoria, MI	B+	C	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Clifford 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
Andover, NY	B	D	D
Currie, NC	C	C	C
Cuddebackville, NY	B	C+	C+
Church Road, VA	A	A-	A-
Bradner, OH	B-	B+	B+
Bokchito, OK	C+	C	C
Beallsville, OH	B-	D+	D+
Barton, VT	B+	A-	A-
Bardwell, KY	C	A-	A-
Ballentine, SC	B-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Clifford 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 Clifford, MI average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Clifford schools on SchoolGrade

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