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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$300,526

Cost of Crime™ for Dodgeville, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,395 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Dodgeville ranks in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 23% of cities but less safe than 77%. This analysis applies only to Dodgeville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dodgeville is 35.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dodgeville Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dodgeville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Dodgeville, MI see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dodgeville, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Dodgeville for 2025 is $300,526. This translates to approximately $569 per resident and $1,395 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Dodgeville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Dodgeville, MI:	$569
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dodgeville is $569 per year, which is $105 more than the national average and $82 more than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dodgeville:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,279 more than in Dodgeville.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $420 less than in Dodgeville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dodgeville	Cost per Dodgeville Resident
Murder	$90,739	$172
Rape/Sexual Assault	$30,581	$58
Robbery	$6,365	$12
Assault	$59,944	$114
Kidnapping	$3,127	$6
Vehicle Theft	$6,965	$13
Burglary	$26,191	$50
Theft	$42,135	$80
Arson	$1,426	$3
Vandalism	$22,074	$42
Animal Cruelty	$314	$1
Drug Crimes	$6,588	$12
Identity Theft	$4,078	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$300,526	$569

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dodgeville, 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 Dodgeville totals $765,406 ($1,450 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,065,932 ($2,019 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 Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville’s 528 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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Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.953
Robbery	0.3832
Rape	0.9552
Murder	0.0914
Total Violent Crime	5.383 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.41
Vehicle Theft	0.8518
Burglary	5.469
Arson	0.1118
Total Property Crime	21.84 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0977
Drug Crimes	1.687
Vandalism	5.852
Identity Theft	0.9979
Animal Cruelty	0.0803
Total "Other" Rate	8.715 (C)

Individual Dodgeville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Houghton, MI	C-	C-	C-
Atlantic Mine, MI	C+	B	C-
South Range, MI	D+	D	D
Hancock, MI	D+	D+	D+
Trimountain, MI	D+	C+	D-
Dollar Bay, MI	C+	D+	C
Chassell, MI	B-	C+	C+
Schmidt Corner, MI	B	B	B-
Painesdale, MI	C-	C+	D
Oskar, MI	B	B-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dodgeville is higher 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
Shiloh, TX	D+	D+	D+
Cushing, IA	A-	B	B
Daniels, TX	F	D+	D+
Davis, MO	D+	C	C
Dixie, WV	C	D+	D+
Dupont, OH	C-	C	C
Eddyville, IL	B+	B-	B-
Flynn, TX	D+	D+	D+
Seneca, MS	A+	A+	A+
Cumberland, IA	A-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Dodgeville is less safe than the Michigan state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Dodgeville, MI average SchoolGrade of B+, with 53% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Dodgeville schools on SchoolGrade

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