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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$773,552

Cost of Crime™ for Hessel, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,235 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Hessel ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Hessel's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hessel is 33.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hessel Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hessel varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Hessel, MI see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hessel, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Hessel for 2025 is $773,552. This translates to approximately $636 per resident and $1,235 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Hessel. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Hessel, MI:	$636
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hessel is $636 per year, which is $171 more than the national average and $149 more than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hessel:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,213 more than in Hessel.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $487 less than in Hessel

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hessel	Cost per Hessel Resident
Murder	$260,715	$214
Rape/Sexual Assault	$77,389	$64
Robbery	$32,802	$27
Assault	$170,041	$140
Kidnapping	$7,688	$6
Vehicle Theft	$17,862	$15
Burglary	$39,625	$33
Theft	$81,950	$67
Arson	$4,446	$4
Vandalism	$39,619	$33
Animal Cruelty	$1,412	$1
Drug Crimes	$23,717	$19
Identity Theft	$16,285	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$773,552	$636

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hessel, 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 Hessel totals $2,157,418 ($1,773 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,930,971 ($2,408 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 Hessel 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, of which Hessel has 3, have the same problem. Of Hessel’s 1,217 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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Hessel 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 Hessel residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.865
Robbery	0.8569
Rape	1.049
Murder	0.1140
Total Violent Crime	6.885 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.00
Vehicle Theft	0.9478
Burglary	3.590
Arson	0.1513
Total Property Crime	17.69 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1042
Drug Crimes	2.635
Vandalism	4.557
Identity Theft	1.729
Animal Cruelty	0.1568
Total "Other" Rate	9.181 (C)

Individual Hessel Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cedarville, MI	C-	D+	C
Pickford, MI	C	D-	C
Stalwart, MI	D+	D-	C-
Dryburg, MI	D	D-	D
Mackinac Island, MI	F	F	F
Kinross, MI	D	F	D
Rudyard, MI	D	D-	D
Kincheloe, MI	D-	F	D-
St. Ignace, MI	F	F	D-
Goetzville, MI	C+	C-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hessel 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
Hill City, GA	D+	B-	B-
Salmon, TX	D+	D+	D+
Runge, TX	F	F	F
Leetsdale, PA	D+	B+	B+
Lanesboro, MN	D-	C-	C-
Kenmare, ND	D+	B	B
Inverness, MS	B	A	A
Immaculata, PA	A-	A-	A-
Illiopolis, IL	A-	B+	B+
Hughes, AR	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Hessel is less safe than 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 Hessel, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Hessel schools on SchoolGrade

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