The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Fairgrove, 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?

$457,273

Cost of Crime™ for Fairgrove, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $863 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Fairgrove ranks in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 72% of cities but less safe than 28%. This analysis applies only to Fairgrove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fairgrove is 17.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fairgrove Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fairgrove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 52 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 81 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Fairgrove, MI see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fairgrove, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Fairgrove for 2025 is $457,273. This translates to approximately $367 per resident and $863 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Fairgrove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

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

Fairgrove, MI:	$367
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fairgrove is $367 per year, which is $98 less than the national average and $120 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fairgrove:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,482 more than in Fairgrove.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $218 less than in Fairgrove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fairgrove	Cost per Fairgrove Resident
Murder	$160,562	$129
Rape/Sexual Assault	$75,923	$61
Robbery	$14,504	$12
Assault	$77,339	$62
Kidnapping	$7,242	$6
Vehicle Theft	$8,864	$7
Burglary	$25,804	$21
Theft	$37,565	$30
Arson	$2,644	$2
Vandalism	$28,597	$23
Animal Cruelty	$472	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,056	$11
Identity Theft	$3,701	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$457,273	$367

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fairgrove, 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 Fairgrove totals $1,453,915 ($1,166 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,911,188 ($1,533 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 Fairgrove 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 Fairgrove’s 1,247 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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Fairgrove 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 Fairgrove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.160
Robbery	0.3698
Rape	1.004
Murder	0.0685
Total Violent Crime	3.602 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.817
Vehicle Theft	0.4590
Burglary	2.281
Arson	0.0878
Total Property Crime	8.645 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0958
Drug Crimes	1.524
Vandalism	3.210
Identity Theft	0.3834
Animal Cruelty	0.0512
Total "Other" Rate	5.264 (B+)

Individual Fairgrove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bradleyville, MI	A-	C	A
Akron, MI	A	C-	A+
Gilford, MI	A	C	A
Wisner, MI	A-	C	A-
Watrousville, MI	A+	A	A+
Oakhurst, MI	A-	C	A
Quanicassee, MI	A-	B-	A-
Reese, MI	A-	C-	A+
Wahjamega, MI	A-	B-	A
Colling, MI	B	D	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fairgrove 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
Agua Dulce, TX	F	D	D
Ashcamp, KY	B+	A	A
Antonito, CO	F	F	F
Anita, IA	B-	B	B
Alton, IA	C	B	B
Allenhurst, NJ	C-	B-	B-
Alhambra, IL	A+	A	A
Alda, NE	C	F	F
Pine Meadow, CT	C+	A	A
Smicksburg, PA	A-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Fairgrove 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 Fairgrove, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Fairgrove schools on SchoolGrade

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