Crime per Capita in East Hills
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in East Hills.
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Overall Crime Grade™
D+ |
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C |
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Other Crime Grade |
C |
$2.23 million
Cost of Crime™ for East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI
In 2025, crime will cost $1,146 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in East Hills 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 East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI Safe?
The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. East Hills ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of neighborhoods but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to East Hills's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in East Hills is 40.67 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Hills Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Hills varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the southeast areas to 1 in 32 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI see the most incidents - about 31 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI
The total projected cost of crime in East Hills for 2025 is $2,234,043. This translates to approximately $577 per resident and $1,146 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in East Hills. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%
How Much Does Crime Cost in East Hills Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI: | $577 |
|---|---|
| Evergreen, Detroit, MI: | $1273 |
| Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI: | $257 |
| Michigan: | $487 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in East Hills is $577 per year, which is $113 more than the national average and $90 more than Grand Rapids's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to East Hills:
- In Evergreen, Detroit, MI, crime costs $1,273 per person, which is $696 more than in East Hills.
- In Flat Rock Area, Flat Rock, MI, crime costs $257 per person, which is $320 less than in East Hills
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of East Hills for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to East Hills |
Cost per East Hills Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$462,998 |
$120 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$231,075 |
$60 |
Robbery |
$48,884 |
$13 |
Assault |
$543,593 |
$140 |
Kidnapping |
$12,912 |
$3 |
Vehicle Theft |
$184,258 |
$48 |
Burglary |
$57,261 |
$15 |
Theft |
$378,676 |
$98 |
Arson |
$15,629 |
$4 |
Vandalism |
$127,120 |
$33 |
Animal Cruelty |
$6,022 |
$2 |
Drug Crimes |
$122,661 |
$32 |
Identity Theft |
$42,957 |
$11 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$2,234,043 |
$577 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Hills, Grand Rapids, 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 East Hills totals $4,336,960 ($1,120 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,571,004 ($1,697 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 East Hills 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 neighborhood 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 East Hills’s 3,872 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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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 East Hills residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.888 |
Robbery |
0.4014 |
Rape |
0.9843 |
Murder |
0.0636 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.338 (D+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
18.88 |
Vehicle Theft |
3.073 |
Burglary |
1.630 |
Arson |
0.1671 |
Total Property Crime |
23.75 (C) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0550 |
Drug Crimes |
4.283 |
Vandalism |
4.596 |
Identity Theft |
1.433 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.2102 |
Total "Other" Rate |
10.58 (C) |
Individual East Hills Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in East Hills is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to East Hills.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | D | B- | |
C+ | D+ | B- | |
B+ | B- | A- | |
D+ | F | C | |
D+ | F | C | |
C+ | D- | B+ | |
D- | F | D | |
B- | D+ | B | |
C- | D- | C+ | |
B- | D+ | B+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
East Hills is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B- | B- | |
D+ | F | F | |
D- | D- | D- | |
C | D+ | D+ | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
D- | D | D | |
D+ | D | D | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
B | C+ | C+ | |
C+ | C- | C- |
Considering only the crime rate, East Hills 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 East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See East Hills schools on SchoolGrade
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