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

Crime per Capita in Colling

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Colling.

 

Colling, MI Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

D
B
Other Crime Grade
A-

$133,608

Cost of Crime™ for Colling, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $838 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Colling ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Colling's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Colling is 18.99 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Colling Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Colling varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 77 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Colling, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Colling for 2025 is $133,608. This translates to approximately $386 per resident and $838 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Colling. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Colling, MI: $386
Highland Park, MI: $1848
Hudsonville, MI: $149
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Colling is $386 per year, which is $78 less than the national average and $101 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Colling:
  • In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,462 more than in Colling.
  • In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $237 less than in Colling

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Colling for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Colling
Cost per Colling Resident
Murder
$38,980
$113
Rape/Sexual Assault
$21,645
$63
Robbery
$3,672
$11
Assault
$36,040
$104
Kidnapping
$2,234
$6
Vehicle Theft
$1,497
$4
Burglary
$4,348
$13
Theft
$14,674
$42
Arson
$714
$2
Vandalism
$5,273
$15
Animal Cruelty
$153
$0
Drug Crimes
$3,610
$10
Identity Theft
$768
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$133,608
$386

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Colling, 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 Colling totals $372,902 ($1,078 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $506,509 ($1,464 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 Colling 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 Colling’s 346 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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Colling 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 Colling residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.627
Robbery
0.3374
Rape
1.032
Murder
0.0599
Total Violent Crime
5.056 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.189
Vehicle Theft
0.2793
Burglary
1.386
Arson
0.0855
Total Property Crime
9.939 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1065
Drug Crimes
1.410
Vandalism
2.133
Identity Theft
0.2869
Animal Cruelty
0.0599
Total "Other" Rate
3.997 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
D-
B
A-
D+
A-
A
C-
A+
A-
C
A-
B
C-
B-
B+
C-
B+
B+
C-
B+
A-
C
A
A-
C
A
B
C-
B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Colling is similar 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
C
C+
C+
A
B-
B-
B+
A-
A-
B-
D+
D+
B+
B-
B-
A
C
C
B+
C
C
A-
A-
A-
B-
D+
D+
A
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Colling 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 Colling, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Colling schools on SchoolGrade

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