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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$651,714

Cost of Crime™ for Kaleva, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $819 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Kaleva ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of cities but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to Kaleva's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kaleva is 19.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kaleva Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kaleva varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Kaleva, MI see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kaleva, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Kaleva for 2025 is $651,714. This translates to approximately $333 per resident and $819 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Kaleva. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

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

Kaleva, MI:	$333
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kaleva is $333 per year, which is $131 less than the national average and $153 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kaleva:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,515 more than in Kaleva.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $184 less than in Kaleva

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Kaleva	Cost per Kaleva Resident
Murder	$135,383	$69
Rape/Sexual Assault	$120,434	$62
Robbery	$31,673	$16
Assault	$137,839	$71
Kidnapping	$8,438	$4
Vehicle Theft	$16,725	$9
Burglary	$37,121	$19
Theft	$70,434	$36
Arson	$5,498	$3
Vandalism	$37,573	$19
Animal Cruelty	$1,804	$1
Drug Crimes	$26,840	$14
Identity Theft	$21,955	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$651,714	$333

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kaleva, 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 Kaleva totals $1,527,734 ($781 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,179,448 ($1,115 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 Kaleva 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 Kaleva has 2, have the same problem. Of Kaleva’s 1,955 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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Kaleva 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 Kaleva residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.455
Robbery	0.5150
Rape	1.016
Murder	0.0368
Total Violent Crime	4.023 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.956
Vehicle Theft	0.5525
Burglary	2.093
Arson	0.1165
Total Property Crime	9.719 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0712
Drug Crimes	1.856
Vandalism	2.690
Identity Theft	1.451
Animal Cruelty	0.1247
Total "Other" Rate	6.193 (B)

Individual Kaleva Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brethren, MI	B+	C-	B+
Norwalk, MI	B-	C	B-
Bear Lake, MI	B	C+	B+
Onekama, MI	C+	A-	C
Pomona, MI	C-	D+	D+
Copemish, MI	C-	C-	D+
Red Park, MI	C	C	C-
Pierport, MI	B-	B	C+
Filer City, MI	C+	D	B
Newland, MI	C-	C-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kaleva 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
Marble Hill, GA	C+	B	B
Pioneer, TN	F	D-	D-
Pine Grove, GA	C+	C	C
Pickett, OK	D-	C-	C-
Oakfield, TN	C-	D+	D+
New Berlin, IL	A+	C+	C+
Millwood, WA	F	C-	C-
Millville, DE	A-	A+	A+
Millerton, PA	A+	A	A
Port Republic, VA	B+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Kaleva 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 Kaleva, MI average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Kaleva schools on SchoolGrade

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