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

Crime per Capita in Iosco County

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

 

Iosco County, MI Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
B
Other Crime Grade
A-

$10.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for Iosco County, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $944 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US county. Iosco County ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of counties but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to Iosco County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Iosco County is 23.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Iosco County Residents generally consider the southwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Iosco County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 31 in the north areas to 1 in 68 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Iosco County, MI see the most incidents - about 178 per year. In contrast, the north part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Iosco County, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Iosco County for 2025 is $10,743,037. This translates to approximately $423 per resident and $944 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Iosco County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Iosco County Compared to Other Counties?

Iosco County, MI: $423
Wayne County, MI: $853
Ottawa County, MI: $197
Michigan: $487
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Iosco County is $423 per year, which is $41 less than the national average and $64 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Iosco County:
  • In Wayne County, MI, crime costs $853 per person, which is $431 more than in Iosco County.
  • In Ottawa County, MI, crime costs $197 per person, which is $225 less than in Iosco County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Iosco County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Iosco County
Cost per Iosco County Resident
Murder
$3.18 million
$125
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.56 million
$62
Robbery
$295,799
$12
Assault
$2.08 million
$82
Kidnapping
$154,966
$6
Vehicle Theft
$248,066
$10
Burglary
$656,556
$26
Theft
$1.18 million
$47
Arson
$87,552
$3
Vandalism
$704,500
$28
Animal Cruelty
$21,594
$1
Drug Crimes
$407,887
$16
Identity Theft
$154,758
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$10,743,037
$423

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Iosco County, 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 Iosco County totals $29,256,083 ($1,151 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $39,999,120 ($1,574 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 Iosco County 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 south part of the county 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 Iosco County has 10, have the same problem. Of Iosco County’s 25,411 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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Iosco County 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 Iosco County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.849
Robbery
0.3701
Rape
1.015
Murder
0.0667
Total Violent Crime
4.300 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.002
Vehicle Theft
0.6304
Burglary
2.849
Arson
0.1427
Total Property Crime
12.62 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1006
Drug Crimes
2.170
Vandalism
3.881
Identity Theft
0.7868
Animal Cruelty
0.1149
Total "Other" Rate
7.053 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Iosco County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Iosco County.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Iosco County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A
A
D
D+
D+
C-
D-
D-
B+
B+
B+
C+
A-
A-
A
B+
B+
B+
B
B
F
F
F
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Iosco County 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 Iosco County, MI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Iosco County schools on SchoolGrade

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