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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$682,361

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Isabella, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,094 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Lake Isabella ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of cities but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Lake Isabella's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Isabella is 17.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Isabella Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Isabella varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 57 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 59 in the southeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Isabella, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Isabella for 2025 is $682,361. This translates to approximately $412 per resident and $1,094 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Lake Isabella. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Isabella Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Isabella, MI:	$412
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Isabella is $412 per year, which is $52 less than the national average and $75 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Isabella:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,437 more than in Lake Isabella.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $263 less than in Lake Isabella

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lake Isabella	Cost per Lake Isabella Resident
Murder	$91,564	$55
Rape/Sexual Assault	$101,292	$61
Robbery	$8,428	$5
Assault	$372,239	$225
Kidnapping	$12,193	$7
Vehicle Theft	$11,600	$7
Burglary	$10,870	$7
Theft	$31,361	$19
Arson	$4,566	$3
Vandalism	$25,486	$15
Animal Cruelty	$705	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,093	$5
Identity Theft	$3,965	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$682,361	$412

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Isabella, 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 Lake Isabella totals $1,191,498 ($719 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,873,858 ($1,131 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 Lake Isabella 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 Lake Isabella has 1, have the same problem. Of Lake Isabella’s 1,657 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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Lake Isabella 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 Lake Isabella residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.822
Robbery	0.1617
Rape	1.008
Murder	0.0294
Total Violent Crime	9.022 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.654
Vehicle Theft	0.4521
Burglary	0.7233
Arson	0.1141
Total Property Crime	4.944 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1214
Drug Crimes	0.6603
Vandalism	2.153
Identity Theft	0.3092
Animal Cruelty	0.0575
Total "Other" Rate	3.301 (A)

Individual Lake Isabella Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Village of Lake Isabella, MI	A-	D	A
Two Rivers, MI	A	B+	A
Weidman, MI	B	D+	B
Remus, MI	B+	C	B
Blanchard, MI	A-	A-	A
Sherman City, MI	B+	C	B
Millbrook, MI	A-	A-	A
Barryton, MI	B+	C+	B+
Winn, MI	A+	A-	A+
Mount Pleasant, MI	C	D+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Isabella 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
Lawton, IA	A	B	B
Rosebush, MI	B+	C-	C-
Old River-Winfree, TX	B+	C-	C-
Newark, MI	B+	B	B
Natchez, LA	C-	D	D
Mooers, NY	B-	B-	B-
Meade, KS	D-	D	D
Marshall, WA	C	B+	B+
Lozes, LA	D	D	D
Loretto, KY	B+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Isabella 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 Lake Isabella, MI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lake Isabella schools on SchoolGrade

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