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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.51 million

Cost of Crime™ for Homer, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,244 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Homer ranks in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 43% of cities but less safe than 57%. This analysis applies only to Homer's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Homer is 26.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Homer Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Homer varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Homer, MI see the most incidents - about 32 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Homer, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Homer for 2025 is $1,510,212. This translates to approximately $436 per resident and $1,244 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Homer. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Homer, MI:	$436
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Homer is $436 per year, which is $28 less than the national average and $51 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Homer:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,413 more than in Homer.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $287 less than in Homer

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Homer	Cost per Homer Resident
Murder	$465,909	$134
Rape/Sexual Assault	$213,445	$62
Robbery	$35,184	$10
Assault	$258,940	$75
Kidnapping	$20,139	$6
Vehicle Theft	$51,884	$15
Burglary	$50,647	$15
Theft	$214,009	$62
Arson	$11,554	$3
Vandalism	$113,721	$33
Animal Cruelty	$2,453	$1
Drug Crimes	$43,198	$12
Identity Theft	$29,127	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$1,510,212	$436

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Homer, 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 Homer totals $4,190,363 ($1,209 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,700,575 ($1,645 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 Homer 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 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, of which Homer has 1, have the same problem. Of Homer’s 3,466 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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Homer 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 Homer residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.601
Robbery	0.3227
Rape	1.016
Murder	0.0715
Total Violent Crime	4.011 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.92
Vehicle Theft	0.9667
Burglary	1.611
Arson	0.1380
Total Property Crime	14.64 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0958
Drug Crimes	1.685
Vandalism	4.593
Identity Theft	1.086
Animal Cruelty	0.0957
Total "Other" Rate	7.555 (C+)

Individual Homer Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Clarendon, MI	B+	B-	B
Eckford, MI	D+	A-	D-
Litchfield, MI	B	B	B+
Pulaski, MI	A	B-	A
Tekonsha, MI	B-	B	B+
South Butler, MI	A-	B-	B+
Concord, MI	A	C	A
Albion, MI	D+	D-	C-
Wrights Corners, MI	A	A	A+
Marengo, MI	A-	C+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Homer 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
Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI	C+	B	B
Clarkton, NC	F	F	F
Cutchogue, NY	A-	C	C
Arcade, NY	A+	C	C
Gardners, PA	A+	A+	A+
State Road, NC	D+	D+	D+
Lewisport, KY	B+	A	A
Lloyd Harbor, NY	C	B	B
Lyons, CO	D	C-	C-
Mount Pocono, PA	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Homer is as safe as 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 Homer, MI average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Homer schools on SchoolGrade

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