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

Crime per Capita in Eastwood

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

 

Eastwood, MI Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

D
C-
Other Crime Grade
C+

$3.51 million

Cost of Crime™ for Eastwood, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,184 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Eastwood ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Eastwood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Eastwood is 28.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Eastwood Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Eastwood varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Eastwood, MI see the most incidents - about 39 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Eastwood, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Eastwood for 2025 is $3,506,955. This translates to approximately $508 per resident and $1,184 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Eastwood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.9%
  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): 12.1%

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

Eastwood, MI: $508
Highland Park, MI: $1848
Hudsonville, MI: $149
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Eastwood is $508 per year, which is $44 more than the national average and $21 more than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Eastwood:
  • In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,340 more than in Eastwood.
  • In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $359 less than in Eastwood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Eastwood for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Eastwood
Cost per Eastwood Resident
Murder
$942,588
$137
Rape/Sexual Assault
$419,040
$61
Robbery
$78,358
$11
Assault
$791,460
$115
Kidnapping
$46,642
$7
Vehicle Theft
$250,198
$36
Burglary
$205,248
$30
Theft
$335,337
$49
Arson
$22,717
$3
Vandalism
$275,446
$40
Animal Cruelty
$6,236
$1
Drug Crimes
$110,558
$16
Identity Theft
$23,127
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$3,506,955
$508

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Eastwood, 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 Eastwood totals $8,488,810 ($1,230 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,995,765 ($1,738 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 Eastwood 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 northwest 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 Eastwood’s 6,904 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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Eastwood 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 Eastwood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.992
Robbery
0.3608
Rape
1.001
Murder
0.0726
Total Violent Crime
5.426 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.379
Vehicle Theft
2.340
Burglary
3.278
Arson
0.1363
Total Property Crime
15.13 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1114
Drug Crimes
2.165
Vandalism
5.585
Identity Theft
0.4328
Animal Cruelty
0.1221
Total "Other" Rate
8.416 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Eastwood 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
F
D-
D-
D
F
F
D-
D-
D-
A
B+
B+
C+
C+
C+
A-
C
C
B+
D
D
B-
C
C
B+
C
C
C
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Eastwood is as safe as the Michigan state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Eastwood, MI average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Eastwood schools on SchoolGrade

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